Cervoni Leaves Mark on Burdekin Youth Council

After a year guiding Burdekin’s youth through a busy calendar of community projects, Burdekin Shire Youth Mayor Nicole Cervoni has officially called her final meeting, stepping down from the role with a string of achievements behind her.

The Burdekin Young Citizen of the Year in 2025, who spent a year on the Youth Council before being elected Mayor in February 2025, oversaw several successful events across the year—achievements she says she is particularly proud of.

“My council and I have achieved so much throughout my term as Youth Mayor,” said Cervoni.

She highlighted helping organise the Fast Track Talent Showcase, supporting the Youth Week Sounds Wave Pool Party, and participating in the Stand Up Sleep Out – Youth Against Homelessness event in the community as key milestones.

Cervoni recently relocated to Townsville to study a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at James Cook University. She said that while her time with the Burdekin Shire Youth Council has ended, she will carry forward valuable lessons.

"I learnt so much as Youth Mayor, made so many connections and made countless memories,” she said.

"As I embark on this new adventure, I will take with me the public speaking skills I have learnt through delivering speeches and chairing meetings," she said.

Her time as Mayor also offered the Millaroo native a deeper perspective on the Burdekin community.

“I was fortunate enough to interact with so many other community organisations and volunteers, which allowed me to see just how much work people are doing in our shire and view how fortunate I am to have grown up in such a kind and giving community,” she said.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort praised Cervoni’s dedication and growth during her term.

“Nicole took on her role as Youth Mayor with such passion and dedication,” Dalle Cort said.

“She is a very passionate young lady and always went above and beyond in her role. She volunteered at almost every event she could, wasn’t shy to have her say and raise ideas, as well as listen to others.”

“She ensured a very inclusive Youth Council during her time as Youth Mayor and although she was working as a trainee, she continued her involvement and dedication to the young people in the Community.”

Cervoni said she hopes her successor will benefit from the role as much as she did.

“Advice I would give to the next youth mayor would be to just enjoy every minute of it and take every opportunity,” she said.

The next Burdekin Shire Youth Council Mayor will be elected at the council’s next meeting on March 16.

After a year guiding Burdekin’s youth through a busy calendar of community projects, Burdekin Shire Youth Mayor Nicole Cervoni has officially called her final meeting, stepping down from the role with a string of achievements behind her. Photo supplied

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