2021 Australia Day Award nominations now open!
South Burnett Regional Council Mayor Brett Otto is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the region’s annual Australia Day Awards for 2021.
Mayor Otto explained, “These awards provide the community with an opportunity to acknowledge and reward outstanding groups and individuals committed to improving the lifestyle experienced in our region.”
“The award categories that have been chosen give our individual communities equal opportunity to nominate those who have made special contributions to their local community,” Mayor Otto said.
Award categories are as follows:
- South Burnett Citizen of the Year
- South Burnett Young Citizen of the Year
- South Burnett Community Organisation of the Year
- South Burnett Lifetime Achievement Award
- South Burnett Volunteer of the Year
- South Burnett Junior Cultural Award
- South Burnett Senior Cultural Award
- Local Achiever Award (Town & Rural)
- South Burnett Junior Sportsperson
- South Burnett Senior Sportsperson
- South Burnett Sports Administrator/Coach/Official Award
“I urge community members to submit a nomination for the 2021 Australia Day Awards now!”
The official awards ceremony will be held on the eve of Australia Day, Monday 25 January 2021 at the Wondai Town Hall.
Further information on award categories and how to nominate is available on Council’s website. Nominations close Friday 13 November 2020.
For further information regarding the 2021 Australia Day Awards please contact Council’s Executive Services team on 4189 9100 or email Council.
