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This award recognises outstanding voluntary service and achievements made to the Bega Valley Shire by individuals living in the area.
Everyone in the Bega Valley Shire is invited to nominate fellow citizens for the Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year, to be awarded on Australia Day.
The awards aim to recognise outstanding achievement during the past year and/or contribution to our local community over a number of years.
The awards reward and recognise individuals who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or give an outstanding service over a number of years, to our local community over and above normal employment duties.
Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community.
This is your opportunity to recognise and reward someone who inspires you. Nominate someone who makes a real difference in your community and give them the opportunity to be rewarded and recognised for their important contribution.
Bega Valley Shire Council reserves the right to withdraw an award if further information or the recipient’s conduct draws the awards into disrepute.
Bega Valley Shire Council will not be responsible or liable for any claims made by any person, which arises out of, or is in conjunction with, any award nominations.
When completing the nomination form, select either Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year or Young Citizen of the Year. Nomination should detail the nature, duration and impact of the nominee’s contribution to the shire’s community.
In assessing a nomination, the Awards Committee may consider:
The awards will be presented at the community Australia Day event on 26 January.
The selection of recipients will reflect the nominations received and information available to Council’s Awards Committee, who will determine which awards are presented in any given year.
Zingel Place
PO Box 492
Bega NSW 2550
Monday to Friday 9.00AM to 4.30PM
Administration building Zingel Place Bega
Australia
ABN: 26 987 935 332
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