It’s a highlight of the New Year, announcing the Australia Day Awards. Nomination forms for the various award categories for 2023 Australia Day Celebrations in the HIlltops region are now available.
Members of the public are invited to nominate individuals and groups across Hilltops who have exhibited outstanding community service over the past 12 months.
Hilltops Mayor, Margaret Roles said the awards were an important way to acknowledge and thank special people in the community.
Mayor Roles urged members of the public to participate in the nomination process and shine a light on the caring, community spirit and the service shown right across the Hilltops region during the pandemic year of challenge and change.
“The Australia Day Awards acknowledge the inspirational contribution of local people to our beautiful Hilltops,” Mayor Roles said.
“This is an opportunity to provide formal recognition to residents who have demonstrated an outstanding community service this year, and a contribution to the progress and growth of our area.”
Awards up for grabs include
Boorowa:
Nominations for the following Australia Day Awards in Boorowa are now open:
- Sports Awards (committee)
- Community Awards (committee)
- Lions/Apex Citizen of the Year
- Rotary Young Achiever of the Year
- Landcare Awards
Nominations for awards organised by specific community groups and organisations can be made by contacting the relevant organisation or Australia Day Committee directly via Sharon Meere and Jenene Hurley. Nominations for Boorowa Australia Day Awards close on Thursday, December 1.
Harden
Nominations for the following Australia Day Awards in Harden are now open:
- Junior Citizen of the Year
- Citizen of the Year
- Senior Citizen of the Year
- Community Involvement in Sport
- Towncare Award
The Harden area includes Harden-Murrumburrah and the villages of Wombat, Galong and Jugiong.
Nominations are to be in writing with a short resume about the person being nominated.
Nomination forms are available from Lorraine at Whichcraft Cottage in Murrumburrah.
Nominations for Harden Australia Day Awards close on Friday, December 16.
Young
Nominations for the following Australia Day Awards in Young are now open:
- Junior Citizen of the Year
- Citizen of the Year
- Business of the Year
The Young area includes Young and the villages of Koorawatha, Bribbaree, Monteagle, Milvale, Murringo, Bendick Murrell and Maimuru.
Nominations for Young awards close on Friday, December 16.
Nomination forms can be found here https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/community/australia-day/
Award winners will be announced on Australia Day, January 26, 2023.
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