September 19, 2024
Toowoomba Regional Council has invited residents to nominate community achievers to be considered for the 2025 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
Mayor Geoff McDonald urged residents to nominate volunteers and community workers for their efforts to serve and support fellow residents.
“Our local government area is fortunate to have hundreds of citizens who devote their time and expertise to running community organisations and events that contribute to all sectors across our Region,” Mayor McDonald said.
“We all know someone who contributes countless hours of assistance and run facilities or events for the benefit of fellow residents. I encourage residents to nominate our true blue achievers.”
Nominations should be lodged online before October 31.
Award categories include:
- Citizen Of The Year (for a person older than 26)
- Citizen Of The Year – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,
- Young Citizen Of The Year (for a nominee under 26),
- Cultural Award
- Sports Awards (senior and junior)
- Community Group Of The Year
- Community Event Of The Year
