Nominations open for service awards

THE Borough of Queenscliffe Community Service Awards are back in 2023, crowning the region’s unsung heroes who make a difference to society.

Nominations are now open for the awards, with locals encouraged to nominate who they think makes an outstanding contribution to their locality each year before the cut-off on February 19.

The 2023 awards have been divided into two simplified categories – Citizen of the Year (now open age) and the Community Group of the Year award.

All nominees will be formally recognised, with the winners celebrated at a community event which is set to be held for the first time during National Volunteers Week in May (15–21 May).

Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Isabelle Tolhurst invited anyone who lives, works or volunteers in the region to be a part of the official nominations.

“Without our community members contributing meaningful and ongoing community service, the Borough would not be the connected and caring place we all love,” Tolhurst said.

“I regularly see community members and organisations step up to improve the lives of others, and these awards go a long way to recognise and celebrate such endeavours.”

A borough reference group will judge the nominations against set criteria, then make recommendations on who should receive the title.

Nominations are now open, and residents are encouraged to consider both individuals and organisations who are deserving of community service awards.

More information can be found at https://www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/Home