The Bega Valley Shire Awards Committee considers nominations and determines recipients for Council’s annual civic awards, which recognise individuals who make an outstanding contribution to the Bega Valley community.
The Awards Committee has been established as a Committee of the Whole, meaning all Councillors are members and make decisions collectively on award recipients. Council staff provide administrative and governance support to assist with the coordination of the awards program.
Awards considered each year may include, but are not limited to:
Committee meetings are held after the close of award nominations to review submissions and determine recipients in accordance with the Bega Valley Shire Awards Committee Terms of Reference.
The Bega Valley Shire Awards Committee can be contacted via:
Manager Engagement and Corporate Strategy Phone: (02) 6499 2222 Email: council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au Mail: PO Box 492, Bega NSW 2550
Full details on the function and operation of the Awards Committee can be found in the Bega Valley Awards Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 684KB).
For information on current awards and nomination opportunities, visit the Australia Day webpage.