Nominations are now open for Griffith City Council's Australia Day Awards to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of local residents, community groups and events.
Submissions close on Friday 1 December 2023, with awards presented at a ceremony to be held on Friday 26 January 2024.
Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran said now is the time to recognise residents doing extraordinary things in the community to ensure their efforts and achievements don't go unnoticed.
"Anyone can nominate an individual or group they believe deserve recognition for their valuable selfless service to the local community. It is important to recognise community members that enhance the City we live in, whether that be through actions or leadership, these people deserve recognition," Councillor Curran said.
"I urge members of the many community groups, sporting clubs and service organisations throughout the Griffith Local Government Area to consider nominating someone for an Australia Day Award."
Nominations can be made across the following categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year (Nominees must be under 25 years as at 26 January 2024)
- Environmental Citizen of the Year
- Young Environmental Citizen of the Year
- Community Project of the Year
- Sportsperson of the Year
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Sports Team of the Year
- Club Person of the Year
To nominate, visit: griffith.nsw.gov.au/australiaday before Friday 1 December 2023 at 4pm.
Winners will be announced during the Australia Day Award Ceremony on Friday, 26 January 2024 at Griffith Regional Theatre.
