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City of Wodonga: Australia Day Awards

Deadline: 18-Nov-22

The City of Wodonga is now inviting applications for its Australia Day Awards.

Citizen of the Year Awards are held at Australia Day celebrations around the nation.

Award Categories

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Community Organisation of the Year

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nominees for the Wodonga Council Citizen of the Year Award must be Australian citizens and aged 16 or over on January 26, 2023.
  • Nominees for the Wodonga Council Young Citizen of the Year must be Australian citizens and aged between 16 to 25 years on January 26, 2023.
  • A community organisation must be a not-for-profit organisation consisting of four or more members that delivers services within the Wodonga municipality.

Please Note:

  • Any supporting documentation must be photocopies of originals as nomination forms and supporting documentation will not be returned; and
  • The council’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.

Selection Criteria

  • Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year
  • The winner of these prestigious awards will display a significant contribution to the Wodonga community and/or outstanding achievements considered appropriate by the council.
  • Regard will be given to the nominee’s achievements in the year immediately prior to the nomination, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contribution to the community of Wodonga.
  • The nominee must have contributed in at least one of the following ways:

    • Significant involvement in the Wodonga community;
    • Commitment to activities that have short and long-term benefits to others;
    • Leadership or participation in the Wodonga community and voluntary activities;
    • Contribution towards improving the quality of life for others; and
    • Outstanding personal achievements.
  • Community Organisation of the Year
  • This is awarded to a community organisation that:

    • Has performed outstanding community service, either during the current year and/or given outstanding service over a number of years; and
    • Has been involved in work that meets a community need or priority.

For more information, visit City of Wodonga.

For more information, visit https://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Our-Community/Awards-recognition/Citizens-of-the-Year-Award