Nominations now open for 2025 Australia Day Awards

Brewarrina Shire Council is delighted to announce that nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are now open! This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, recognise and acknowledge the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals and organisations within our community.

Brewarrina Shire Council General Manager David Kirby said the awards aim to recognise those who have made a significant positive impact in our community over the past year, while also acknowledging the date is not a day of celebration for all.

“Australia Day is an important day to reflect, respect and celebrate all our people. Our country’s history is complex, and it’s important we acknowledge and reconcile our past to help lay a path to a stronger future,” said Mr Kirby.

“This Australia Day, we’ll be hosting our annual Australia Day Awards to recognise and honour the remarkable achievements, excellence and contributions of individuals or organisations in our community. It’s a chance to shine a light on the inspiring work and dedication of those who help make the Brewarrina Shire a better community.

“If you know someone or an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding dedication, service, or excellence, then I encourage you to consider nominating them for this prestigious honour.”

Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are being welcomed for categories including:

Citizen of the Year – Recognises outstanding members of the community for their personal endeavours, achievements and community involvement.
Young Citizen of the Year – Recognises young citizens for their personal endeavours, achievements and community involvement.
Sportsperson of the Year – Recognises a sports person, team, coach, administrator or official whose actions inspire and encourage others, and enrich the community through sport.
Young Sportsperson of the Year – Recognises a young sports person, team, coach, administrator or official, under 18 or school age, whose actions inspire and encourage others and enrich the community through sport.
Australia Day Award – Recognises individuals or groups whose actions inspire and encourage others and enrich the community.
Community Achievement Award – Recognises an individual, group or organisation that has made significant contributions to enhancing the well-being, inclusivity and cohesion of the community.

“While the awards are celebrated on January 26, we will continue to approach this day with sensitivity and respect for all our people, celebrating the achievements of our community while also honouring the diverse cultural landscape of our country.

“I encourage everyone across the Brewarrina Shire to start thinking about those who have made an remarkable contribution or achievement over the past 12 months, and submit your nomination today,” added Mr Kirby.

Nominations close at 4pm on Monday December 16, 2024. An independent committee will review all nominations, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony on Australia Day on January 26, 2025.

Nominations forms are available to download HERE and at Council’s offices. This year nominations can also be submitted online at the following link – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MLFX3JB

In additional to online nominations, completed nomination forms can be emailed to ea@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au, delivered to Council’s offices at 57 Bathurst Street Brewarrina or mailed to PO Box 125 Brewarrina NSW 2839.