Melanie Norton was named Australia Day Citizen of the Year and April Bromley Young Australian Citizen of the Year.

As the leader of JAM (Jesus and Me) and the region’s Salvation Army, Ms Norton has touched the lives of many in the community, Break O’Day mayor Mick Tucker said.

“With an enthusiasm to help others and inspire people to achieve, Melanie’s dedication to our community goes above and beyond her work role; she has a deep-seeded and genuine compassion to see others succeed,” he said.

Break O’Day SES volunteer April Bromley has helped the community through fires and floods, car accidents, volunteered at the One Night Stand and raised money for blood cancer research.

“We commend April on all her selfless efforts and hope that others in the community will consider her a great role model,” Cr Tucker said.

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