Deadline: 2-Dec-22
The Brimbank City Council is accepting nominations for its Australia Day Awards.
Brimbank is one of the most multicultural communities in Australia. They celebrate it with a passion!
Nearly 45% of the residents were born overseas and more than half speak a language other than English. They proudly welcome around 1,500 new citizens at ceremonies every year.
As a celebration of Australian citizenship, these awards recognise the exceptional contributions, hard work, and determination of individuals making a positive difference within Brimbank.
Award Categories
- Brimbank Citizen of the Year: For Brimbank citizens over 26 years of age (on next 26 January ) who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the Brimbank community over the past year or over a number of years.
- Brimbank Young Citizen of the Year: For Brimbank citizens under 26 years of age (on next 26 January) who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the Brimbank community over the past year or over a number of years.
- These awards are open to all Australian citizens who are living in the City of Brimbank. Your nominee should have:
- Demonstrated leadership
- Made a significant contribution to the betterment of their local community
- Showed a commitment to activities that have short and long-term benefits to their local community
- These awards are open to all Australian citizens who are living in the City of Brimbank. Your nominee should have:
Winner Selection and Announcement
- The Brimbank Mayor and five independent and experienced community leaders review all applications and decide the winners.
- The awards are presented as part of Brimbank Council’s Australia Day event on 26 January each year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Entry in the Citizen of the Year Award is open to all Australian citizens over 26 years of age (as at next 26 January) who are living, studying, working or volunteering in Brimbank.
- Entry in the Young Citizen of the Year Award is open to all Australian citizens under 26 years of age (as at next 26 January) who are living, studying, working or volunteering in Brimbank.
- You cannot nominate yourself.
- Current serving Councillors or employees of Brimbank City Council are ineligible.
- Organisation or group contributions will not be considered for these awards. Organisation/group are eligible for they are Brimbank Awards.
For more information, visit Brimbank City Council.