Australia Day Awards
2023 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards
Australia Day is a time for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate.
Join us on Thursday, 26 January, as we celebrate what’s great about Australia and that we all have a contribution to make to the Story of Australia.
Our event allows our community to come together to celebrate members of our community that have gone above and beyond to help improve the lives of others, and contribute to a diverse, friendly, and strong community with our Australia Day Community Awards. We also welcome new citizens to the region at the Citizenship Ceremony.
We are very excited to announce that our 2023 Australia Day Ambassador is Professor Peter Timms, who is saving our iconic koalas from extinction. He will join Mayor Tanya Milligan for an inspiring Q&A session and will be available to talk to attendees after the formalities.
This is a free, family-friendly event with Australiana entertainment, activities, and food to follow formal proceedings.
Event program
- 9am - 10.15am Australia Day Community Awards & Citizenship Ceremony
- 10.15am Q&A with Professor Peter Timms
- 10.30am Australiana entertainment, activities, and food
- 12.00pm Event finishes
This event is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
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, 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.
Nomination
Nominations for the 2023 Australia Day Awards are now closed.
Winners of the awards will be presented by the Mayor of Lockyer Valley Regional Council, at the Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards on Thursday, 26 January 2023.
All nominees and nominators will receive an invitation to the Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards ceremony where the recipients will be announced.
This is a free, family-friendly event with Australiana entertainment, activities and food to follow formal proceedings.
An Auslan Interpreter will be present, and a Quiet Zone will be available - a dedicated space where attendees struggling with sensory overload can get away from all the activity of the event, away from the loud noises, and distractions and just wind down. There will be bean bags, cushions, and books available.
Registration is required for catering purposes.
To register your attendance for the 2023 Australia Day Awards & Citizenship Ceremony, click here.
