Australia Day Nominations Extended
Published on 20 November 2023
The Rural City of Wangaratta is urging the public to again to think about the people who make a difference in our municipality and consider nominating them for the upcoming Australia Day Awards. The closing date for nominations has been extended to 4pm on Thursday 30 November to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to shine a light on a person or organisation doing extraordinary work in our community.
You can nominate someone under the following categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event or Project of the Year. Simply draw on something or someone that has inspired you over the last year.
“The Australia Day Awards are one of the highest honours a Council can bestow to publicly acknowledge local heroes, whose dedication and contributions may otherwise go unnoticed,” Mayor Dean Rees said.
“There are so many people and organisations in our community that go above and beyond to make the Rural City of Wangaratta special. This is your chance to thank them and acknowledge their inspirational work,” he continued.
“If you know an outstanding volunteer, community group, teacher, shop assistant, builder, doctor, or anyone who inspires you, I urge you to take a minute to nominate them for the 2024 Australia Day Awards.”
Nominees and the winner will be presented with their awards at the 2024 Australia Day celebrations held across the municipality.
In addition to receiving an award on Australia Day, the Citizen of the Year is invited to be part of the Marmungun Rock Ceremony during Reconciliation Week in 2024, hosted by the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network.
“This is a very unique and special opportunity for the Citizen of the Year and Council is extremely honored to be part of the event.” said Mayor Rees.
Forms and eligibility information can be found at https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Events/Australia-Day-Awards-2024-Nominations-OPEN
The form can also be collected in hard copy from Customer Service at Wangaratta Government Centre, Wangaratta Library, or the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre.