August 31, 2022
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards.
The awards will be presented on Sunday, January 22, at the Nanango Showgrounds.
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto said it was important to acknowledge community members and groups who go above and beyond for the benefit of people in the South Burnett.
“Wherever you live, from Blackbutt to Proston, you can nominate a person or group of people in your community who do an outstanding job in looking after others, local heroes who stand up and work hard,” he said.
“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 Australia Day Awards will recognise commitment and tenacity in creating a better quality of life for our region.”
Award nominations will be judged by a panel of people drawn from throughout the South Burnett.
Award categories are as follows:
- 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
- Local Achiever Award (Town & Rural)
For further information on award categories and how to nominate, visit Council’s website
Nominations close at 4:30pm on November 11.
