Australia Day Award nominations now open

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Nominations have opened for the 2024 Kyogle, Woodenbong, and West of the Range Australia Day Awards.

The awards recognise and honour individuals for noteworthy achievements and contributions to the community.

In Kyogle, awards will be presented in seven categories, with the Kyogle Lions Club once again running the Australia Day awards and celebrations.

Nominations have been extended by two weeks and will now close on Friday, 15 December 2023.

Award categories are:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Junior Citizen of the Year
  • Senior Sportsperson of the Year
  • Junior Sportsperson of the Year (under 18)
  • Senior Student of the Year (High School)
  • Junior Student of the Year (Primary)
  • Senior Citizen of the Year

If you wish to nominate someone for a number of awards, please complete a separate nomination form for each category.

Please note that nominees are required to be notified and to sign the nomination form. A fillable nomination form can be accessed here .

The Woodenbong Australia Day Committee will present awards in seven categories:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Senior Citizen of the Year
  • Sportsperson of the Year
  • Community Organisation/Event
  • Business/Service
  • Environmental Citizen/Organisation

Nominations close on 31 December 2023. Note: Nominees are to be notified of nomination. Supporting information for the nomination to be on a word document. Click here for the award nomination form/details.

The West of the Range Australia Day Committee will present awards in five categories:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Achievement in Sport or the Creative Arts
  • Community Organisation/Event of the Year
  • Business/Service of the Year

Nominations close on 16 December 2023.  Click here for the award nomination for and details.