Australia Day nominations are now open for 2023!

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution in your community? Australia Day nominations are open for the Maranoa region with residents to submit nominations by Friday, 25 November.

These awards are to acknowledge members of the community whose achievements deserve to be recognised at the 2023 Maranoa Australia Day Awards.

Nominating a person or organisation for an Australia Day award can show your appreciation to them for everything they do in the community.

The seven award categories include:

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Celebrating people who have given outstanding volunteer service to the local community during the current year or over several years.

YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD Eligible nominees must be 25 years or younger as of 26 January 2023. Celebrating young people who have significantly achieved and/or given outstanding volunteer service to the local community.

COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AWARD This award is presented to an organisation that has made a substantial contribution to the community through their volunteer work, activities or event held in the Maranoa between November 2021 and November 2022.

CULTURAL AWARD This award is in recognition of people who have made a noteworthy contribution to the cultural life in the Maranoa region or an outstanding achievement in an arts or cultural activity.

SPORTS AWARD In recognition of people or teams who have an outstanding record of achievement in sport and who have served as noteworthy ambassadors for their sport at regional, state or international level.

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD In recognition of dedicated people who, through their active volunteer involvement in the community, committees, clubs, or organisations, have made a valuable contribution to the growth, development, quality of life and/or increased participation of activities within their community.

ANDREA MURRAY MEMORIAL AWARD This regional award is presented by David Murray, in memory of his wife Andrea, in recognition of people who have made a noteworthy contribution to the disability sector through paid or volunteer work.

Forms can be downloaded from Australia Day – Maranoa Regional Council and are available from all Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries.

For more information or assistance with nominations, please contact Council’s Local Development Officer in your area on 1300 007 662.