Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Mayor Cr Charlie Sheahan made some tough decisions after being asked to judge the children’s NAIDOC Week colouring competition.
The competition saw entries from across the LGA. Entries were received from children aged two years to 14 years.
Cr Sheahan said it was a difficult decision to pick winners because all entries were deserving.
“I’m overwhelmed at the number of entries we have received for this competition; NAIDOC Week is a very special time for our indigenous community and our kids have shown their support by taking the time to colour in these pictures and enter them in the competition,” Cr Sheahan said.
The pictures were drawn by local artist Dianne Berkrey, focussing on native turtles and lizards. Prizes included First Nations colouring in book and stickers for the six years and under category, whilst the seven to 10 years and 11 years plus categories received Indigenous notepad and pen sets and stickers.
“As one of my last duties as Mayor, this one has been a delight as well as tough, to pick six overall winners from the huge number received was demanding. I’d like to congratulate all who entered,” Cr Sheahan added.
