Deadline: 30-Oct-22
The Port Stephens Council is pleased to announce its Annual Awards.
The Council values the outstanding contributions made every day within the Port Stephens community. The Port Stephens Annual Awards presented on Australia Day each year provide an opportunity for Council to formally recognise the amazing efforts of groups and individuals from around the region.
Categories
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Freeman of Port Stephens
- A distinguished citizen who has contributed eminent service to the community over many years.
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Citizen of the year
- A citizen which has made a significant and demonstrable contribution to the community over the preceding 12 month period. The nominee should be an inspirational role model who has made a positive impact on the Port Stephens community.
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Young Citizen of the year
- Awarded to a young citizen (25 years or under) who has made a significant and demonstrable contribution to the community. The nominee should be an inspirational role model who has made a positive impact on the Port Stephens Community.
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Port Stephens Medal
- Awarded to individuals, organisations or groups for distinguished service to the community. Nominees should demonstrate community leadership, promote the principles of cultural diversity and social equity; showing a tireless approach to community life and participation.
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Sportsperson of the Year
- Awarded to individuals who have exhibited outstanding service to the sporting community of Port Stephens or who have attained a high level of achievement in the wider sporting community.
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Cultural Endeavour
- Awarded to individuals who have exhibited outstanding service to the cultural community of Port Stephens or who have attained a high level of achievement in the wider cultural community.
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Environmental Citizen of the Year
- Awarded to individuals, organisations or groups who have shown significant service to the environment of Port Stephens over the past 12 months. This could have been demonstrated by efforts to preserve the environment, reduce litter and improve recycling outcomes or the use of the Return and Earn scheme to fundraise for a meaningful cause.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominees must be residents of Port Stephens, except in exceptional circumstances, as determined by the Assessment Panel;
- Awards will not be granted posthumously;
- Self-nominations will not be accepted;
- Nominations must fit within one or more of the categories outlined above;
- Nominees may be either volunteers or paid employees;
- Awards may be awarded more than once to a particular person or group, at the sole discretion of the Assessment Panel.
For more information, visit Port Stephens Council.
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