Nominations For Griffith Australia Day Awards Are Now Open

Nominations are now open for Griffith City Council’s Australia Day Awards to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of local residents,c community groups and events.

Submissions close on Friday, December 1, with awards presented at a ceremony to be held on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Griffith Mayor, Doug Curran said now was the time to recognise residents doing extraordinary things in the community to ensure their efforts and achievements don’t go unnoticed.

“Anyone can nominate an individual or group they believe deserves recognition for their valuable selfless service to the local community,” Mayor Curran said.

“It is important to recognise community members that enhance the city we live in, whether that be through actions or leadership, these people deserve recognition.’

“I urge members of the many community groups, sporting clubs and service organisations throughout the Griffith Local Government Area to consider nominating someone for an Australia Day Award.”

Nominations can be made across the following categories:

• Citizen of the Year;
• Young Citizen of the Year (nominees must be under 25 years as of January 26, 2024);
• Environmental Citizen of the Year;
• Community Project of the Year;
• Sportsperson of the Year;
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year;
• Sports Team of the Year; and
• Club Person of the Year.

Visit www.griffith.nsw.gov.au/australiaday.com.au before 4 pm on Friday, December 1 to nominate.

Winners will be announced during the Australia Day Award Ceremony on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Griffith Regional Theatre. Contact Griffith City Council on 1300 176 077 for more information.

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