Citizen Awards
Celebrating Our Community Champions
Previously part of our Australia Day Awards, the Citizen Awards are now proudly presented each year during Local Government Week.
These awards recognise individuals who contribute to our community in meaningful ways, whether their impact is large or small. It’s our opportunity to honour those whose dedication, generosity, and community spirit help make our region a better place for everyone.
Our Citizen Award categories are:
- Young Citizen of the Year - An individual aged 24 years or less who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, either during the previous 12 months or over many years of service.
- Citizen of the Year - An individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, either during the previous 12 months or over many years of service.
- Senior Citizen of the Year - An individual aged 24 years or less who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, either during the previous 12 months or over many years of service.
Previous recipients
Young Citizen of the Year
| 2023 |
Ava Snelling |
| 2022 |
Lara Farrell |
| 2021 |
Jordan Casson-Jones |
Citizen of the Year
| 2024 |
Michael Gleeson |
| 2023 |
Korin Koutsomihalis |
| 2022 |
Maria Baden |
| 2021 |
Tricia Ashelford |
Senior Citizen of the Year
| 2024 |
Rhonda Bailey |
| 2023 |
Bev Sharwood |
| 2022 |
Helen McDermott |
| 2021 |
Evaline Berry |
Nominations
Criteria for nominees
Citizen of the Year - For an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, either during the previous 12 months or over many years of service.
Young Citizen of the Year - For an individual aged 24 years or less who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, either during the previous 12 months or over many years of service.
Senior Citizen of the Year - For an individual aged 65 years and over who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, either during the past previous 12 months or over many years of service.
The nomination includes requests for:
- Your contact information
- Name and contact information of the person you are nominating
- Age of the nominee
- A supporting statement that outlines the reason for your nomination.
We'll also give you the opportunity to add any supporting documents and a photo of the person, if you would like to.
Nominations are currently closed.
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