Our People
2 December, 2025
Nominate standout people and groups for 2026 Australia Day Awards
NORTHERN Grampians Shire residents have until next Friday, December 5 to nominate outstanding individuals and groups for the municipality’s 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Mayor Karen Hyslop said the shire was lucky to have many hardworking volunteers who were worth celebrating.
“Our annual Australia Day events on January 26 provide a wonderful opportunity to unite our community through celebration and reflection,” she said.
“We are calling on our residents to nominate people or groups who deserve public recognition and thanks for all they do to make Northern Grampians Shire a fantastic place to live, work, invest and visit.
“Have a think about the people or groups who have made an impact or significant contribution throughout the past 12 months – and nominate them,” Cr Hyslop said.
The awards categories are for Central and Grampians wards:
Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Local Hero and Community Group or Event of the Year.
In Kara Kara ward, the categories are: Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Group or Event of the Year.
Central and Grampians ward winners will be announced at Central Park, Stawell on Australia Day, January 26.
The festivities will begin with a barbecue from 5pm, with the official ceremony underway at 6pm.
“If you have someone in mind you think is worthy of recognition, please nominate them ASAP,” Cr Hyslop said.
People can nominate online via a link on the council’s website homepage, www.ngshire.vic.gov.au.
The link also contains a list of last year’s winners and examples of their contributions to the community.
Hard copies of nomination forms are also available from the council’s customer service centres and
libraries in Stawell and St Arnaud.
“If people want to nominate but aren’t sure about the process and want to talk to someone, we are happy to help,” Cr Hyslop said.
People can contact Kerrie Gibson on 5358 8700 or email kerrie.gibson@ngshire.vic.gov.au for more information about Australia Day award nominations.
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, December 5.
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