Arts doyenne Rosslyn de Souza has been named 2025 Community Citizen of the Year, for her contribution to Fremantle’s artistic scene over many years. Congrats Ros. Great news! Here’s one of our stories about Ros’s amazing efforts to beautify Freo’s streets.
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Robert Chapman was awarded Senior Citizen of the Year for his countless hours of volunteer work, especially for helping to transform the Fremantle Men’s Community Shed into an iconic and essential community hub. Here’s our report on the Shed from just last week.
The Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to Rosie Shute, who by organising a monthly poetry event at the Buffalo Club, has provided a safe haven for young adults from diverse backgrounds, including queer, disabled, neurodiverse, and artistic individuals.
The Active Citizenship Award went to the Hilton Precinct group which under the stewardship of new convenors Emma Livesey and Dani Melo has breathed new life into this community initiative, hosting dozens of events, coordinating verge makeovers and securing funding for traffic calming and art projects.
Clive Morrison was presented with the Sealin Garlett Award, included for the first time as part of this event, which honours the late Reverend Sealin Garlett who was an outstanding contributor to reconciliation both with the Nyoongar community and non-Aboriginal community of Perth.
By Michael Barker, Editor, Fremantle Shipping News
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