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.
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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
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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