2025 Australia Day Awards

The National Australia Day Council together with the State and Territory Australia Day Councils and Committees administer Australia Day Awards on a state and national level.  

The Central Goldfields Shire Council administers awards on a local level on behalf of the National Australia Day Council.

Each year Council presents Australia Day Awards to individuals and groups within the Shire. 

The Central Goldfields Shire Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions made by outstanding members and groups in our community that inspire us through their efforts and make us proud to live in the Central Goldfields Shire.

Awards are presented in the following three categories:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Award of the Year

You can nominate a resident, community event or community group for an award.

NOMINATE HERE

Nomination Guidelines(PDF, 831KB)

Nominations close at 12 midnight, Sunday 27 October 2024.