Awards 2021

Dr Daryl Manzie

Daryl was born in 1946 and has resided in the NT for more than 50 years. He is married to Maureen and together they have 3 children and 9 great grand children, all residing in the NT.

Daryl was a member of the NT Police for 15 years. In 1983, Daryl was elected to the NT Parliament as the Member for Sanderson and served as a Cabinet Minister for a period of 18 years during which time he held most positions, including 10 years as Attorney General. He retired in October, 2001.

Daryl then took to the air (not figuratively), presenting a talk back and current affairs program for Territory FM Radio 104.1 for 15 years, retiring in December of 2016.

Daryl's interests and concerns for the 'Territory' are evident in the number and wide range of Community Organisations he has been involved in, past and present.

• Automobile Association of NT

• Community Advisory Board of Territory FM 104.1

• Life Member of the Chamber of Commerce

• Life Member of Darwin Riders & Drivers Assn

• A Member and Patron of Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club

• Life Member of Dragon Boat Assn NT and Arafura Dragons Paddling Club

• Patron of Northline Speedway and Patron of NT Motor Sports Council

• Life Member and Patron of Variety Northern Territory

• Patron of Darwin Military Museum

• Past Chairman of Australia Day Council

• Chairman of Duke Of Edinburgh's International Awards Australia

• Chairman of Darwin International Airport 'Community Aviation Advisory Group'

• Past Member of Northern Territory Law Society Appeals Committee

• Has been a judge of NT Tourism's Brolga Awards on 4 occasions

• A Judge on Restaurants/Foods Gold Plate Awards on numerous occasions

• Awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters Honours Causa in 2010 by CDU

• Was made a Paul Harris Fellow by Darwin Rotary in 2015

Dr Daryl Manzie or 'Daz' as he is often referred to as, is an amazing figure in NT lore and never tires to be of assistance or provide information when requested.

He is a worthy recipient of our Seniors Of Excellence NT Award, 2021

Dr Darryl Manzie was Nominated by Mr Bob Shewring GAICD