Entries are now open for the 2024 National Awards for Local Government, which recognise outstanding innovation implemented by councils that has enhanced local communities.
Now in its 38th year, previous award winners have been celebrated for incredible initiatives.
This includes the Glen Eira Mums Program from Glen Eira City Council in Victoria, designed to provide early intervention to family violence, and the Ghost Walks Program by the City of Gosnells in Western Australia, which provides a "Spook-tacular" experience during the full moon.
There are 11 award categories: Women in Local Government, Waste Management, Road Safety, Regional Growth, Productivity through Infrastructure, Indigenous Recognition, Disaster Readiness and Recovery, Creativity and Culture, Cohesive Communities, Career Starter, and Addressing Violence against Women and their Children.
All elected local government organisations, local government associations and other recognised organisations that provide direct services to Australian communities are eligible to enter.
Entries will close on 18 March and can be submitted online at: https://nalg.awardsplatform.com.
Voting will then be open to councils and the broader public from 19 March to 26 April, with winning initiatives in each category to be announced mid this year.
