2012 Lord Mayor's Australia Day Awards
The Lord Mayor's 2012 Australia Day Awards recognise those who significantly improve the lives of individuals and communities, and contribute to the city's vision of a diverse, friendly and strong community.
Lord Mayor's 2012 Australia Day Award winners
- Citizen of the Year - Scott Glendinning
- Senior Citizen of the Year - Surendra Prasad OAM
- Young Citizen of the Year - Sheamus O'Connor
- Australia Day Cultural/Arts Award - Gordon Hamilton
- Community Event of the Year - Big Issue Street Soccer Program, New Farm Park
- Australia Day Sports Award - Warren Acworth
Lord Mayor's 2012 Green Heart Award winners
- Lord Mayor's Green Heart Award - Michael Fox
- Lord Mayor's Green Heart Group Award - Tzu Chi Foundation (Brisbane Tree Planting Day)
Lord Mayor's 2012 Australia Day Achievement Award winners
- Graham Barnard
- Cathie Cooke
- Maureen Davenport
- Beth Dawson AM
- Marina Giannaros
- Michael Johnston
- Robert Lippiatt
- John Neighbour
- Michael Opstelten
- Gayle Richardson
- Hugh Rice
- Amy Saunders
- William Smith
- Moyra Walls
Lord Mayor's 2012 Spirit of Brisbane Award
- Douglas Hislop and Peter Fenton (posthumous award) - joint winners of this award after demonstrating the spirit of Brisbane during the January 2011 flood
