Deadline: 11-Nov-22
Nominations for the 2023 Australia Day Awards are now open.
Australia Day Awards recognise members of our community who have gone above and beyond to help improve the lives of others and contribute to a diverse, friendly and strong community.
The awards recognise the volunteers, and people and organisations who have had exceptional achievements in sports, arts, or culture.
Award Categories
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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.
Awards Presentation
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
For more information, visit Australia Day Awards.
For more information, visit https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-region/tourism-and-events/australia-day-awards