Do you know someone who has given a lot to our local community?
Is there an awesome community group or event in the Strathbogie Shire that deserves recognition?
We encourage you to nominate an outstanding individual or group for an Australia Day Award before nominations close onFriday 1st November at 5pm.
Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren said there are so many wonderful people in the Strathbogie Shire who deserve recognition.
“We have so many generous and dedicated people who make great things happen in our region,” Cr McClaren said.
“The Strathbogie Shire Australia Day Award Ceremonies are a great way to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of some of our amazing community members.”
Mayor McClaren said there has been a shortage in nominations for the young citizen awards in the past few years.
“We know there are many young people doing wonderful things for our community, so we really encourage people to nominate a young person who deserves recognition.”
The following award categories are open for nominations:
- Community Organisation of the Year
- Community Event of the Year (event occurred after 27/01/2019)
- Junior Citizen of the Year (under 15yrs at 26/01/2020)
- Young Citizen of the Year (between 15-25yrs at 26/01/2020)
- Citizen of the Year (over 25yrs at 26/01/2020)
- Avenel General Store, Queen Street
- Euroa Council Offices, 109A Binney Street or Euroa Hub, 50 Binney Street
- Longwood General Store, 12 Down Street
- Nagambie Visitor Information Centre, 293 High Street
- Strathbogie General Store, 30 Main Street
- Violet Town Post Office, 27 Cowslip Street
To nominate someone, please fill in the online form .
Nomination forms are also available at the following locations:
- Avenel General Store, Queen Street
- Euroa Council Offices, 109A Binney Street or Euroa Hub, 50 Binney Street
- Longwood General Store, 12 Down Street
- Nagambie Visitor Information Centre, 293 High Street
- Strathbogie General Store, 30 Main Street
- Violet Town Post Office, 27 Cowslip Street
All nomination forms need to be submitted to 109A Binney Street, Euroa or 293 High Street, Nagambie.
Australia Day Awards Ceremonies and celebrations will take place on Sunday 26th January 2020 in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town.
Event details, including our inspiring guest speakers, will be made available on our website and in local publications closer to the date.
