MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release 18/11/2021
Authorised by Anthony O’Reilly
Nominations open for Australia Day Awards
Nomination forms are now available for various award categories for the 2022 Australia Day celebrations in the Hilltops region. Members of the public are invited to nominate individuals and groups across Hilltops who have exhibited outstanding community service over the past 12 months.
The awards were an important way to acknowledge and thank special people in the community and members of the public are urged to participate in the nomination process and shine a light on the caring, community spirit and the service shown right across the Hilltops Region in this pandemic year of challenge and change.
Each year the awards inspire us to become involved and continue building on the work already being carried out by generous people who give their time and effort so selflessly to the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide formal recognition to residents who have demonstrated an outstanding community service this year, and a contribution to the progress and growth of the Hilltops region.
While the past year has been marked by uncertainly associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has at times necessitated reduced community engagement, there are many examples of people and groups that have made a real difference.
Boorowa
Nominations for the following Australia Day Awards in Boorowa are now open:
- Sports Awards (Committee)
- Community Awards (Committee)
- Lions/Apex Citizen of the Year
- Rotary Young Achiever of the Year
- Landcare Awards
Nominations for awards organised by specific community groups and organisations can be made by contacting the relevant organisation or Australia Day Committee directly via President John Snelling. Nominations for Boorowa Australia Day Awards close on Wednesday 1 December 2021.
Harden
Nominations for the following Australia Day Awards in Harden are now open:
- Junior Citizen of the Year
- Citizen of the Year
- Senior Citizen of the Year
- Community Involvement in Sport
- Towncare Award
The Harden area includes Harden-Murrumburrah and the villages of Wombat, Galong and Jugiong. Nominations are to be in writing with a short resume about the person being nominated. Nomination forms are available from Lorraine at Whichcraft Cottage in Murrumburrah. Nominations for Harden Australia Day Awards close on Friday 17 December 2021.
Young
Nominations for the following Australia Day Awards in Young are now open:
- Junior Citizen of the Year
- Citizen of the Year
- Business of the Year
The Young area includes Young and the villages of Koorawatha, Bribbaree, Monteagle, Milvale, Murringo, Bendick Murrell and Maimuru. Nominations for Young awards close on Friday 17 December 2021. Nomination forms and selection criteria are available at: https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/community/australia-day/
Award winners will be announced on Australia Day, 26 January 2022.
Media enquiries
Hilltops Council 1300 445 586