Nominees of the 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year were announced on Tuesday.
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Among the finalist are community builders, an organic farmer, fundraisers, artists, and educators.
Inveresk Tavern owner Charlie Rayner has been nominated in the Tasmanian Australian of the Year category for his work within the community.
Over 12 weeks the tavern welcomed culturally and linguistically diverse community groups into the kitchen to help them raise funds for their activities.
2018 NOMINEES
TASMANIAN AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
- Michael Hill – Former chief magistrate & legal reform pioneer (Tranmere)
- Scott Rankin – Theatre director, writer & arts charity leader (Boat Harbour)
- Charles Rayner – Community builder & migrant supporter (Invermay)
- Alison Stone – Educator & children’s champion (Montrose)
TASMANIAN SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
- Romilda Amorosa OAM – Fundraiser for cancer (Hobart)
- Lynne Price – Music & arts leader, cultural captain (North West Tasmania)
- Tony Scherer – Organic farmer (Coal Valley)
- John Ward – Founder of a grandparents’ network (Hobart)
TASMANIAN YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
- Shai Denny – Disability advocate (Ridgley)
- Dakoda Leary – Mental health volunteer and youth spokesperson (Hobart)
- Nene Manasseh – Anti-racism campaigner & refugee advocate (Hobart)
- Dr Jessica Manuela – Dentist helping Indigenous communities (Blackmans Bay)
TASMANIAN LOCAL HERO
- Judi Adams – Breast cancer fundraiser (West Moonah)
- Joy Cairns OAM – Social entrepreneur & disability services pioneer (Hobart)
- Helen Hortle – Social justice & human rights educator (Hobart)
- Craig Machen – Extreme sea kayaker & fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease (Somerset)