Borough’s Australia Day Awards nominations close soon

NOMINATIONS for the Borough of Queenscliffe’s 2018 Australia Day Awards will close in under two weeks.

Borough mayor Tony Francis said the awards, which close on November 15, recognise those people and groups who make outstanding contributions to the community.

“They also acknowledge the diversity of the programs run by volunteers, whose participation and involvement strengthens our community,” Cr Francis said.

Nominations can be made for the following award categories – Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year, Community Organisation of the Year and Community Environment Project of the Year.

“Our past recipients share outstanding leadership qualities and commitment to others to make local community life richer for all,” Cr Francis said.

“Most of them contribute their time and efforts on a voluntary basis, showing real dedication and generosity.”

All award nominations will be considered by the council’s Australia Day Awards Selection Reference Group, which consists of Councillors and community members.

The Australia Day Awards are provided under the auspice of the National Australia Day Council.

The awards will be presented during the Australia Day celebrations on January 26.

Nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form.

The nomination form can be downloaded from the council’s website, queenscliffe.vic.gov.au, and hard copies of the form are available from the council’s offices at 50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff.

The selection criteria for each award category are explained on the nomination form.

Nominations for the awards close on November 15 at 4pm.