Australia Day nominations now open
Celebrate the Lockyer Valley’s outstanding achievers by nominating them for a 2026 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Award.
With six categories open to nominations, Council’s Mayor, Tanya Milligan said the awards serve as a wonderful opportunity to highlight community members who have made an extraordinary contribution or are an outstanding achiever.
“It really is so important to not only acknowledge, but also to celebrate those people who make our community stronger through their tireless efforts.
“Our community is full of quiet, unsung heroes, including those who dedicate time to fundraising for important causes, volunteer their time and efforts for local organisations or community groups, or use their talents to represent the region.
“It only takes a few minutes to complete an online nomination, so please get online now and nominate today.
“The Australia Day Awards give us a chance every year to honour those passionate people who dedicate a large part of their lives to building a stronger, healthier community with no thought of personal gain,” Mayor Milligan said.
Award categories include:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Event of the Year
- Community Organisation of the Year
Nominations for Australia Day Awards are now open year-round. To submit a nomination, visit https://lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/AusDay26
Nominations for the 2026 Australia Day Awards close 11.59pm Friday 5 December 2025.
Contact Council's Special Projects and Tourism Team on 1300 005 872 or email lockyerevents@lvrc.qld.gov.au for more information.
