Australia Day Awards

Award categories

There are six award categories, including:

• Citizen of the Year – Recognises the outstanding contribution, achievement and/or leadership by an individual over the preceding year or over numerous years, providing a positive role model for others.
• Young Citizen of the Year – Recognises contribution, achievement and/or leadership by an individual over the preceding year or over numerous years, providing a positive role model for others.
• Senior Sportsperson of the Year – Recognises an individual for their sporting achievements during the preceding year.
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year – Recognises an individual for their sporting achievements during the preceding year.
• Event of the Year – Recognises an outstanding event held within our region during the preceding year, with a demonstrated contribution to the wellbeing of the community. This may include arts and cultural events, festivals and sporting events.
• Community Organisation of the Year – Recognises a community organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to our community. Community organisations may include arts and cultural organisations, sporting organisations and charitable organisations.