The world’s youngest Zonta Club president was among the recipients of the Fraser Coast 2022 Australia Day Awards yesterday.
“It is always refreshing to read the nominations for the Australia Day Awards,” Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.
“It reinforces to me the kind, sharing and vibrant community we have on the Fraser Coast.
“The awards are recognition from the community of the hard work and dedication of so many Fraser Coast residents who volunteer and contribute so much to ensure we live in a vibrant community.
“It is unfortunate that we cannot gather to celebrate with the award recipients this year due to Covid, so I urge all residents to take a few minutes during your barbecues and backyard cricket matches to raise a glass and toast the recipients.
“I feel we owe them so much.”
Young Citizen of the Year, Sara Diana Faraj, has received numerous academic achievements, awards for business management, marine science and sports and medals for her efforts on the soccer field.
She has received the Four Lions Youth of the Year speaker award, bronze award for cultural contribution and a community participation award.
Sara is the President of Zonta Hervey Bay and has set the record as the youngest Zonta president in the world.
She has taken on the role of supporting the voice of our local youth and hosts forums where youth can have their voices heard and come together to brainstorm ideas.
Not only has she been a peer support leader, but she has been a House Committee member, community culture cafe volunteer, Environmental Committee member, St Vincent De Paul sleep out leader, Sports event volunteer, volunteer singer and volunteer debating coach.
For details on all Australia Day Award nominees and recipients, visit https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/australia-day