CELEBRATE LOCAL ACHIEVEMENTS: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2025

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Published
25th September 2024

Nominations are now open for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Australia Day Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of our community members who make a difference in our community.

Councillor Trudy Tschui, Community, Culture and Liveability portfolio holder, highlighted the importance of these annual awards in recognising the hard work, dedication, and community spirit that thrive across the Cassowary Coast.

“Last year’s Australia Day Ceremony was incredibly inspiring. The number of nominations showed how much our volunteers provide selfless service to our community across many endeavours, and it was an honour to celebrate those who make our community a better place,” said Cr Tschui.

“We are now calling for nominations so we ask that you stop and take the time to nominate a community member, group or organisation! Whether it’s an individual who volunteers their time to help the wider community or a group that brings us together through sports or events—let’s shine a light on our local community for the 2025 Australia Day Awards.”

To accommodate the long weekend getaway, next the 2025 awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 23 January 2025, just before Australia Day on Monday 26 January. Stay tuned to Council’s social media, website, and local radio for more details on the ceremony early next year.

For more information on the Australia Day Award Nominations, including category guidelines, visit cassowarycoast.smartygrants.com.au. Please do not hesitate to call our friendly team on 1300 763 903 who can provide support if you have queries about the nomination process.

2025 Australia Day Award categories include:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Lifetime Contribution
  • Community Event / Project of the Year
  • Community Group Award
  • Sports Person of the Year
  • Young Sports Person of the Year
  • Service to Sports Award
  • Arts and Culture Award
  • Young Arts and Culture Award
  • Sustainable Environment Award
  • Young Sustainable Environment Award
  • Achievement Award
  • Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Education Award
  • Young Entrepreneur/s Award
  • First Nations’ Fire Award
  • Excellence and Innovation Award