Members of the Touch Football community have been recognised at Australia Day awards ceremonies across Australia, for their contribution and achievements in the sport.

Australian Mixed Open co-captain, Kylie Hilder was named the Sportsperson of the Year at the Great Lakes Australia Day Awards ceremony for her efforts in helping Australia win the Mixed Open title at the 2012 Trans Tasman Series in Mudgee.

To read the stories in the Great Lakes Advocate, please click on the link below:

http://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/1262618/australia-day-awards-go-to/?cs=445

http://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/1267619/aussie-day-honour-for-hilder/?cs=445

Mudgee Touch Association secretary, Kathy Lang was also recognised, receiving the Mid-Western Regional Council’s Senior Sports Award.

To read the full story in the Mudgee Guardian, please click on the link below:

http://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/1262725/volunteer-earns-top-award/?cs=12

The Yass Touch Association was also recognised, receiving the Australia Day Community Group award at the Yass Valley Australia Day Awards.

To read the full story in the Yass Tribune, please click on the link below:

http://www.yasstribune.com.au/story/1265212/yass-touch-wins-australia-day-award/?cs=12

If you know of any other members of the Touch Football community that received recognition at Australia Day awards, be sure to let us know by emailing media@austouch.com.au.