Nominations for Australia Day Awards
The search is on to find those individuals and groups that make a valuable contribution to the Kentish Municipality and recognise them through Kentish Council's Annual Australia Day Awards. There are five categories to be awarded -
- Australia Day Citizen of the Year;
- Young Citizen of the Year;
- Community Event of the Year,
- Local Hero Award,
- Volunteer Awards for 500 volunteer hours, or 10, 20, 30, 40 or more years of continuous service;
How to nominate
- Download an Australia Day Nomination Form (or phone 6491 0200 for a form to be posted to you.)
- Ensure your nominee meets the eligibility criteria, complete the personal information about your nominee and attach your submission addressing the criteria relevant to the section in which you are nominating.
- Submit your nomination by 1 December.
Awards are presented at the annual Australia Day Celebrations on 26 January.
Australia Day Award Winners
Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Australia Day Awards for the Kentish Council area -
- Citizens of the Year: Don and Carol Thwaites
- Young Citizen of the Year: Luka Sullivan
- Community Event of the Year: Mural Fest 2023
- Local Hero Award: Jennifer Braid
- Recognition of Outstanding Service by a Volunteer:
- Julian Bale
- Sandra Brattstrom
- Alan Dyer
- Heather Eiszele
- Julie Winwood
Volunteer Recognition Awards
Volunteer Recognition Certificates were presented to the following community members in appreciation for their contribution to building a stronger, healthier and more resilient Kentish Council area.
| 500 Hours | Jean MacDonald Sandra Rowen-Rich Anna Walker |
| 1000 Hours | Judit Maglai |
| 5000 Hours | Wendy Charleston |
| 10,000 Hours | Peter Willcox |
