2026 winners

City of Tea Tree Gully 2026 Outstanding Citizen of the Year - Noelle Wallis

Noelle Wallis is a passionate community leader and the Director of Pathway Community Centre in Modbury North. She mobilises a dedicated team of volunteers to deliver over 150 food relief packages to those doing it tough and spearheaded the opening of the Pathway Wellbeing Centre, offering holistic care and support to clients.

Her tireless advocacy and commitment shine through challenges, from replacing essential food vans to navigating renovations and financial hurdles with wisdom and patience. Noelle’s impact extends beyond Pathway - she previously served as a school chaplain at The Heights School, walking alongside students through difficult times, arranging meals, attending funerals, and facilitating programs that left a lasting mark on the school community.

Driven by kindness and a deep sense of purpose, Noelle goes above and beyond every day to benefit those in need in our local community.

City of Tea Tree Gully 2026 Outstanding Community Group of the Year - Jubilee Way Parkrun

Jubilee Way Parkrun, established in 2018, is a welcoming, community-driven event held at 8am every Saturday. It offers a free, timed, weekly opportunity to explore the beautiful Wynn Vale Dam.

Starting at the Jubilee Community Centre, the 5km ‘out and back’ route is open to participants of all ages and abilities, with dogs and prams welcome. The event fosters inclusivity, with a signed turnaround point at 2.5km. As a volunteer-managed initiative, Parkrun encourages participants to give back by volunteering.