Nominate a Golden Plains Shire community champion

NOMINATIONS are now open for this year’s Golden Plains Shire Community Awards.

The awards formally acknowledge extraordinary individuals and community groups who make an outstanding contribution to the Shire.

They will be presented to three individuals: Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, and Young Citizen of the Year.

The fourth award, the Community Impact Award, recognises the valuable contribution of a community event, project, group or team.

Nominee achievements are welcome in fields including community service, arts and culture, environment, business, economic development and sport.

Golden Plains chief executive officer Eric Braslis encouraged Shire residents to nominate their local leaders, neighbours and colleagues to recognise the valuable contribution they make to life in the municipality.

“This year has been unique and council wants to recognise local people who have supported their neighbours and communities during this difficult time,” he said.

“The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the valuable contributions of those who, every day, help to make Golden Plains Shire a wonderful place to call home.

“In 2020, there are have been remarkable stories of service to the community and Council asks all residents to thank and honour these individuals and groups with a nomination for the Golden Plains Shire Council Community Awards.”

Nominations for the Golden Plains Shire Council Community Awards 2020 are open until 5pm on November 23.

For a copy of the easy award nomination form, head to goldenplains.vic.gov.au or pick up a copy at a customer service centre at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn or The Well, Heales Street, Smythesdale. Both locations are open from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

To submit a nomination, send the completed nomination form by email to [email protected] or post to Events & Engagement Officer, Golden Plains Shire Council, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn 3331.

For more information about the GPSC Community Awards 2020, email [email protected] or phone 5220 7111.