November 18, 2013
Nominations for the South Burnett’s annual Australia Day awards close on December 2 … but it seems everyone is leaving it (again) to the last minute.
The awards acknowledge and reward outstanding groups or individuals for their contribution to improving the South Burnett.
It is an opportunity for clubs, associations and individuals to thank someone who has really made a difference.
The awards will be presented at the regional awards ceremony on the eve of Australia Day – Saturday, January 25 – at the Wondai Town Hall.
Award categories are for:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Community Organisation of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Volunteer of the Year
- Cultural Award (Junior)
- Cultural Award (Senior)
- Local Achievement Award (Town & Rural)
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
- Sportsperson of the Year (Coach/Official or Administrator)
Further information on award categories and how to nominate is available on Council’s website
NB. Nominations for Toowoomba Regional Council’s Australia Day awards have already closed (October 31).
Gympie Regional Council nominations are open until 5:00pm on Monday, December 9. Nomination forms are available online, via council offices, libraries and the regional gallery or by Gympie Regional Council on 1300-307-800.
