Australia Day Awards
What should I include in my submission?
- Nominations must include details of the nominee’s achievements and how they meet the category criteria. Please list specific details and examples.
- Contact details of the nominee
Who is eligible for nomination?
- Nominees must be an Australian Citizen
- Nominees must be a resident of the Lockyer Valley region for 12 months prior to Australia Day, 26 January 2023
- Nominees can self-nominate
- An individual or group can be nominated for more than one award category
Who will decide the winners?
The award recipients will be determined by the Australia Day Awards Selection Committee (‘the Committee’) comprising:
- Mayor (Chairperson)
- Deputy Mayor
- Community Portfolio Councillor
- Community Activation Officer or Delegate
- Laidley Community Centre Manager or Delegate
- Lockyer Community Centre Manager or Delegate
If the Committee deems there to be a more appropriate category than that proposed in a nomination, the Committee may consider the nomination under the more appropriate category.
The Committee’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into about their decision.