Australia Day nominations now open for 2024!

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution in your community?

Australia Day nominations are now open for the Maranoa region with residents to submit nominations by Friday, 24 November 2023.

These awards are to acknowledge members of the community whose achievements deserve to be recognised at the 2024 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 eight 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 2024. 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 2022 and November 2023.

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.

JUNIOR SPORTS AWARD
Eligible nominees must be 25 years or younger as of 26 January 2024. In recognition of young people who have an outstanding record of achievement in sport and who have served as noteworthy ambassadors for their sport in 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 here and are also available at 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.