John Jago Memorial Award for Governance

John Jago was a tireless and dedicated worker in the fields of indigenous issues, social justice and local government.  John became involved with the VLGA in 1994 and was the Association’s President from 1998 to 2000.

John led the VLGA with integrity and grace.  His ability to engage with a wide range of people was inspirational, as was his commitment to social justice and good governance.  John plunged in at the local level to put himself forward for election to council, becoming one of the early Wellington Shire Mayors.

His local involvement was distinguished and dignified and marked by his determination to allow all his colleagues, even those with whom he had political differences, to be effective in their representative roles. 

In 2008 John passed away.  We lost a friend, a respected leader and fierce local government advocate.  This Memorial Award is but a small legacy to a life well lived and an opportunity to celebrate democratic participation.  From 2010, the recipient of this award will encapsulate the values and principles of good governance.

(Source:  Mike Hill, Tribute to John Jago) 

• 2011 Award information here
• 2010 Inaugural Award information here

For more information about the Award, including the opportunity to view the detailed entries please feel free to contact:
Ron Exiner
Director Governance 
T: 03 9349 7999
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