Thursday 1 September 2022

Cessnock encouraged to nominate locals for Hall of Fame

BY DAKOTA TAIT

The City of Cessnock has opened nominations for its Hall of Fame on Thursday.

Council's calling on residents to nominate and celebrate a local, who could share a spot with notable figures such as sports shooter and now-Hunter MP Dan Repacholi, and Aboriginal elder and teacher Uncle Les Elvin.

Nominations are open in six categories, including Arts, Sport, Public Service, Science, Business, and Meritorious Families. 

An induction ceremony will take place early next year.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 11 November at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/HallofFame.

Hunter MP and Hall of Fame Inductee Dan Repacholi and Mayor Jay Suvaal.