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:
Nominations for our 2026 Central Goldfields Shire Australia Day awards have now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.
Our 2026 recipients will be announced at our Australia Day event in Maryborough on Monday 26 January commencing at 8.30am.
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