Deadline: 11-Nov-22
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett region’s annual Australia Day Awards for 2023.
The awards will be presented on Sunday 22 January 2023 at the Nanango Showgrounds.
These awards allow equal opportunity across the entire South Burnett to recognise the invaluable work being done by the many local community groups and individuals.
The South Burnett Australia Day awards provide the community with an opportunity to acknowledge and reward outstanding groups and individuals committed to improving the lifestyle experience in our region.
Categories
- South Burnett Citizen of the Year
- South Burnett Young Citizen of the Year
- South Burnett Junior Cultural Award
- South Burnett Senior Cultural Award
- South Burnett Junior Sportsperson
- South Burnett Senior Sportsperson
- South Burnett Sports Administrator/Coach/Official Award
- South Burnett Community Organisation of the Year
- South Burnett Volunteer of the Year
- South Burnett Lifetime Achievement Award
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Local Achiever Award (Town & Rural)
- Blackbutt / benarkin
- Maidenwell / bunya mountains
- Nanango
- Kumbia
- Kingaroy
- Wooroolin / memerambi
- Wondai / tingoora
- Hivesville / proston
- Murgon
Eligibility Criteria
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The Nomination Criteria for the Major Awards:
- South Burnett Citizen of the Year: Nominee must be 26 years or over as at 26 January 2022. Recognising a South Burnett resident who has made a valuable contribution to their community and / or given outstanding service to the South Burnett community over a number of years.
- South Burnett Young Citizen of the Year: Nominee must be 25 years of age or younger as at 26 January 2022 Outstanding achievement by a young resident who displays ongoing excellence in their field and in the community, demonstrating leadership and innovation whilst contributing to the development of the South Burnett region.
- South Burnett Junior Cultural Award: Nominee must be 17 years of age and under as at 26 January 2022 Outstanding achievement by a young resident making a significant contribution to the cultural life of the South Burnett.
- South Burnett Cultural Award: Nominee must be aged 18 years and over as at 26 January 2022 Outstanding achievement by a South Burnett resident making a significant contribution to the cultural life of the South Burnett.
- South Burnett Junior Sportsperson Award: Nominee must be aged 17 years and under as at 26 January 2022. To recognise a person in the community who has made a notable achievement in sporting endeavours.
- South Burnett Senior Sportsperson Award: Nominee must be aged 18 years and over as at 26 January 2022 To recognise a person in the community who has achieved significant recognition in sport.
- South Burnett Sports administrator/coach/ official Award: Outstanding achievement by an individual who has made a significant contribution to sport and / or the community as a coach, official or administrator.
- South Burnett Community Organisation of the Year: To recognise an outstanding achievement by a group, club or organisation that has made a notable contribution to the community during 2022.
- South Burnett Volunteer of the Year: To recognise a volunteer member (or couple) who has made a valuable contribution to their community, club or organization and / or given outstanding service over a number of years.
- South Burnett lifetime Achievement Award: Nominee must be 60 years of age and over as at 26 January 2022. Outstanding achievement by a senior resident who displays ongoing excellence in their field and in the community, demonstrating leadership and innovation whilst contributing towards the South Burnett region.
- The Nomination Criteria for the Local Achiever Awards: Open to all ages Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding achievement / contribution in the local community.
For more information, visit Australia Day Award.
For more information, visit https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/community-information/council-events/australia-day