WELL known local businessman and community leader Robert 'Cookie' Cook and young achiever Patrick Clark have been named the City of Greater Bendigo’s Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year for 2012.
Bendigo Mayor Alec Sandner announced the award winners during a ceremony this morning.
Mr Cook was named 2012 Citizen of the Year for his contribution to the local community through sport, business and his charitable and humanitarian work.
Mr Clark, 18, was awarded the Young Citizen of the Year Award for his community service, charitable and humanitarian work.
Mr Clark completed VCE at Bendigo Senior Secondary College in 2011 is a strong leader with a passion for issues that affect young people.
Read about the reaction to today's announcements in tomorrow's Bendigo Advertiser.
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