Nominations open for Australia Day Awards

21 Sep 2022

Residents across Strathbogie Shire are encouraged to nominate deserving people for next year’s Australia Day Awards.

Nominations opened on Monday September 19, 2022 and close at 5pm on Monday 28 October, 2022. Please note late nominations will not be accepted.

Nominations can be lodged with the Events Team at Strathbogie Shire Council by emailing
info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au, calling into 109A Binney Street Euroa or via post at P.O. Box 177, Euroa, VIC, 3666

The award ceremonies will be held on January 26, 2023 in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie and Violet Town.

Award categories include:

  • Community Organisation of the Year
  • Community Event of the Year (events held after 27/01/2022)
  • Junior Citizen of the Year (aged under 15 years at 26/01/2023)
  • Young Citizen of the Year (aged between 15-25 years at 26/01/2023)
  • Citizen of the Year (aged over 25 years at 26/01/2023)
  • Senior Citizen of the Year (aged over 65 years at 26/01/2023)

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said town winners would be chosen by individual Australia Day committees.

“The Shire-wide winners will be chosen from the list of town winners by Strathbogie Shire councillors,” she said.

“There is a list of criteria for those who can be nominated on our website so we encourage you to visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/events/australia-day-celebrations/ where you can find this information and the nomination form.”