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If that sounds like someone you know, now is the time to shine a light on them by nominating these local individuals and groups for an Australia Day award.
Tamworth Regional Council has officially opened nominations for Australia Day awards spanning across Tamworth, Manilla, Barraba, and Nundle.
The awards are designed to honour and celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their respective communities.
Tamworth Mayor Russell Webb encouraged residents to nominate community members who go above and beyond to help others.
"The awards are a great way of recognising the efforts of individuals or groups that are making a real difference in our community," Cr Webb said.
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The award nomination categories are as follows:
- Barraba is seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year, Frank Darlington Young Citizen of the Year - for Barraba residents aged 23 years and under - and Community Event of the Year.
- Manilla will award a Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year - 20 years and under - Community Event of the Year, and Achiever of the Year.
- The people of Nundle and district are invited to nominate a Citizen of the Year - over 25 years old - Junior Citizen of the Year - up to 25 years old - Sports Award, Community Recognition Award, and Environmental Citizen of the Year.
- Tamworth presents awards for Citizen of the Year to a person aged over 25 years of age, Young Citizen of the Year and the John Green Scholarship for a person aged 17 to 25 years, and the Mitchell Brady Encouragement Award to a student aged 16 and under.
Nominations can be made on the Australia Day web page of council's website.
Nominations close on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with awards to be presented as part of local Australia Day celebrations around the region in January 2024.
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Jonathan Hawes
Originally from Austin, TX. "I wasn't born in Tamworth but I got here as soon as I could!" Jonathan covers a little bit of everything, but his main priorities are Tamworth Regional Council, Business, and Property. Send story tips to Jonathan via jonathan.hawes@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Originally from Austin, TX. "I wasn't born in Tamworth but I got here as soon as I could!" Jonathan covers a little bit of everything, but his main priorities are Tamworth Regional Council, Business, and Property. Send story tips to Jonathan via jonathan.hawes@austcommunitymedia.com.au
