Gunnedah shire’s residents only have days left to nominate for the Australia Day awards.
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Arts and cultural officer for Gunnedah Shire Council, Lauren Mackley, said the awards were an important part of Australia Day celebrations.
“The Australia Day awards acknowledge the people who contribute so much to our community,” she said.
“Their contribution and participation help foster the amazing nature of the Gunnedah.
“It acknowledges the different facets of the community and all the different ways people come together.”
Award categories include:
- Young Citizen of the Year Award (21 years and under)
- Citizen of the Year Award (21-40 years)
- Citizen of the Year Award (40+ years)
- Ossie and Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award
- Eve Turner Perpetual Trophy
- Cultural Award
- Community Achievement Award
- Max and Mikie Maas Good Neighbour Award
- Male Sportsperson of the Year
- Female Sportsperson of the Year
- Junior Male Sportsperson of the Year
- Junior Female Sportsperson of the Year
- Junior Sports Team of the Year Award
- Sports Team of the Year Award
- Ivan Towns Memorial Award – Coach of the Year
Forms can be picked up from Gunnedah Shire Library, the council office on Elgin Street, the Civic or downloaded from https://www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au/images/GunnedahShireCouncil/COUNCIL/KEEP-IN-TOUCH/News-and-Media/News-Slideshow/Australia%20Day%20Awards%20Nomination%20Form.pdf
Return the completed nomination form with appropriate supporting documentation and a photo of the nominee to Lauren Mackley, Arts & Cultural Officer, Gunnedah Shire Council, email council@infogunnedah.com.au or post it to PO Box 63, Gunnedah 2380. Award nominations close on Friday, December 22.
If you need any assistance completing a nomination form or have questions regarding nominations, contact Lauren Mackley on 6740 2100.
Tickets for the Australia Day dinner on January 25, 2018 at the Gunnedah Town Hall are now on sale at www.thecivic.com.au or tickets can be purchased from Gunnedah’s Visitor Information Centre, Chandos Street or Gunnedah Shire Council’s Office, Elgin Street, Gunnedah.
