The Mosman Park community gathered on January 25th to recognise and celebrate the recipients of this year’s Auspire Community Citizen of the Year awards.
Mayor Paul Shaw commended the exceptional awardees for their longstanding and significant impact to the Mosman Park community.
“This year’s recipients have selflessly dedicated their time to making valuable contributions to the community. They are an inspiration and deserve to be celebrated for their passion and dedication”.
2025 Community Citizen of the Year – Brooke Sumner
Three years ago, Brooke took on the challenge of getting girls involved in AFL at the Mosman Park Junior Football Club. What began with just six girls has grown into a thriving program with three teams and over 90 players. Under her leadership, the Year 8/9 girls’ team won their first premiership, and she also launched a Year 3/4 girls’ team to secure the future of the sport.
Her fundraising efforts have been remarkable, raising $135,000 to support the Year 7/8 girls’ team’s trip to Kununurra to play against a remote Indigenous team. She has been pivotal in organizing the annual NAIDOC Round of AFL, deepening cultural understanding and connection within the community.
2025 Senior Community Citizen of the Year – Anne Pickard
Since 2020, Anne has been a dedicated Vice-President of the Mosman Park RSL, boosting community pride and increasing participation in RSL events and ceremonies. Always willing to help those in need, Anne is a true people person, making a positive impact on both individuals and the local community.
2025 Active Citizenship Group of the Year – Mighty Camelot Community Choir
The Mighty Camelot Community Choir has been a cornerstone of Mosman Park for over 25 years, founded by Barry Moore and Jenny Simpson. Created with the aim of fostering fun, friendship, and community spirit, the choir regularly performs at local nursing homes and community events such as Anzac Day and Carols by Candlelight.
Beyond music, the choir is deeply committed to fundraising, supporting causes like the Salvation Army and aiding families in Timor Leste. They have donated musical instruments, household items, and even sourced vital medical equipment for Dili Hospital, while also sending two choir members to train staff in Timor Leste.
The Community Citizen of the Year Awards recognise outstanding contribution by local people to local communities throughout Western Australia. The Awards aim to:
- engender community contribution and participation
- encourage community harmony and engagement at a local level
- showcase grass-roots community involvement, achievement and capacity-building initiatives.
There are four awards categories for consideration:
- Community Citizen of the Year
- Young Community Citizen of the Year (16 – 30 years of age)
- Senior Community Citizen of the Year (over 65 years of age)
- Active Citizenship – group or event
Nominations are open all year round with a dedicated campaign in September – October each year. More information is available here