Deadline: 10-Jul-23
The 2023 Manningham Civic Award Nominations are now open!
These awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Award Categories
- Citizen of the Year
- Manningham’s Citizen of the Year award goes to a resident whose outstanding contributions have improved the lives of the local community. Their contributions demonstrate a long-term commitment to community service, community innovation, philanthropy or volunteer work.
- Young Citizen of the Year
- This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve the local community. This can be demonstrated through leadership qualities, inspiring others through action or being a positive role model.
- Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year
- This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a volunteer in the Manningham community. It highlights the contributions made by the quiet achievers, who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring society. You can nominate someone for any volunteer contribution made in the areas of community service, civic engagement, environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy.
- Community Organisation of the Year Award
- This award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. Nominees must be not for profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to diversity, acceptance and tolerance, community spirit and social connectedness in the Manningham community.
- Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact made to the Manningham community.
- Sports Volunteer of the Year
- This award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the sporting arena and/or displays exemplary leadership in the Manningham sporting community. This award is for people who inspire others, encourage participation and embody the principles of sportsmanship and fair play.
- Along with those who play sport, you can nominate anyone who contributes to Manningham’s sporting community off the field. This includes coaches, referees/ umpires, organisers, volunteers and officials. If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to the Manningham community in addition to their expected duties.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizen of the Year Award
- Nominees must reside in Manningham.
- Nominees must be over 25 years of age on 20 May 2023.
- Nominees must be an Australian citizen.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible but are encouraged to nominate others.
- Nominations under 150 words will not be considered for judging.
- Award winners should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
- Young Citizen of the Year Award
- Nominees must reside in Manningham.
- Nominees must be under 25 years of age on 20 May 2023.
- Nominees must be an Australian citizen.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible, but are encouraged to nominate others.
- Nominations under 150 words will not be considered for judging.
- Award winners should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
- Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award
- Nominees must volunteer in the Manningham community.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible, but are encouraged to nominate others.
- Nominations under 150 words will not be considered for judging.
- Award winners should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
- Community Organisation of the Year Award
- Not for profit community organisation nominees must have a physical presence in Manningham and be of benefit to Manningham community.
- Self-nominations by community groups are acceptable in this category.
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible, but are encouraged to nominate others.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
- This award winning group should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed.
- Nominations under 150 words will not be considered for judging.
- Sports Volunteer of the Year Award
- Nominees must be involved with sport in the Manningham community
- Self-nominations will not be accepted
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible, but are encouraged to nominate others
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision
- Award winners should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed
- Nominations under 150 words will not be considered for judging.
For more information, visit Manningham Council.