Australia Day Awards - Nominations Open

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Know someone remarkable?

We are on the hunt for remarkable individuals and groups who've made a positive impact on our community.

Nominate them now, and let's celebrate their contributions during our Australia Day celebrations!

Citizen of the Year awards are presented in five categories:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Senior Citizen of the Year - Nominees must be aged 65 years or over as of Wednesday 15 January 2025
  • Young Citizen of the Year - Nominees must be aged 24 years or under as of Wednesday 15 January 2025
  • Environmental Citizen of the Year
  • Community Group of the Year

 

General Information

  • Award recipients will be notified in writing by the end of December 2024.
  • The Hills Shire Council accepts no responsibility for entry submissions not received for any reason.
  • Council’s selection of award recipients is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into following judges decision.

Conditions of Entry

  1. Nominees must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
  2. Entry in these awards is open to all persons or community groups who have made a contribution, that significantly benefits The Hills Shire Local Government Area.
  3. Nominee contribution evidence must be provided.
  4. Nominations must be made on the official online form.
  5. Nominations may be made by an individual or organisation.
  6. Community Groups can self-nominate, individuals cannot.
  7. Nominees must be within the age limits on 15 January 2025.
  8. Nominations must be received by 4pm on Friday 15 November 2024.
  9. Nominees will be advised of the person who nominated them.
  10. You can nominate more than one group or individual, but a separate form must be used for each nomination.
  11. The judging committee's decision is final.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nominees must have made a significant contribution to the benefit of The Hills Shire Community.
  • Community Groups must be a legal not-for-profit entity.
  • Councillors, staff and their immediate family are ineligible to enter.
  • Council staff and Councillors are excluded from nominating.
  • Current sitting local, state and federal politicians are not eligible nor are they eligible for 24 months after leaving office.
  • No weight is given to the number of times a person is nominated.
  • All individual nominees will be considered for the Citizen of the Year Award. 
  • Awards will not be granted posthumously.
  • Individuals cannot self-nominate (community groups may continue to).
  • No nominations will be accepted after the closing date.

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated commitment and contribution to the betterment of the community (e.g. volunteer, act of kindness, community spirit, project).
  • Shows vision and leadership.
  • Special achievements.
  • Nominees for Environmental Citizen of the Year should have made a meaningful contribution to environmental conservation or bushcare in The Hills Shire, benefitting the wider community.

Nominate Here

Nominations close on Friday, 15 November 2024.

Make a Nomination

 

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