![cAusDay290121-2(CitzofYear) Mayor Tony Cordy is pictured with Citizen of the Year Ian Gallagher.](https://castlemainemail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cAusDay290121-2CitzofYear-696x522.jpg)
The 2021 Mount Alexander Shire Australia Citizen of the Year honour went to Castlemaine Lions Club member and volunteer Corrections Officer Ian Gallagher. Ian is a quiet achiever who is considerate, respectful and always ready to lend a hand. He has been a volunteer Corrections Officer for 15 years where he has earned the trust, respect and co-operation of offenders under his charge.
He has also been an active member of the Lions for 15 years and is a driving force and key contributor for all of their events. See today’s Mail for more on Ian and all our local winners…