Livingstone Shire Council is asking residents to nominate people who make a difference in their community for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Nominations open on Tuesday 27 October and close at midnight on Friday 11 December 2026. Recent winners include 2026 Citizen of the Year Robert Lang, who has spent 53 years with the Rural Fire Service, and 2026 Young Citizen of the Year Myilly Symington, a former Cultural Captain at Yeppoon State High School. Award categories include Citizen of the Year, Arts and Culture, Environmental Achievement and Business, Innovation and Corporate Responsibility.
City of Moreton Bay and the Brisbane Bullets are calling on residents to nominate people who make a difference in local sport. The Community Hero initiative recognises coaches, volunteers and everyday champions who go above and beyond. Two finalists will each receive four game tickets and a half-time shout-out. The major winner will receive a courtside box experience for four, food and drinks, a signed jersey and an on-court thank you. Nominations close at 11:59pm on Sunday 22 November.
Nominations are now open for the New South Wales Government's Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, which recognises women and girls who volunteer in regional, rural and remote communities. The program is run by the New South Wales Rural Women's Network. Every eligible nominee is placed on the Honour Roll and receives a certificate of service. Women aged 18 and over can self-nominate or be nominated by others, while a parent or guardian must submit nominations for girls under 18. Submissions for the 2026 Honour Roll close on 31 December.
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Creative Australia has opened nominations for a new award named after the late Rhoda Roberts AO, a First Nations cultural leader, broadcaster and festival director. The Rhoda Roberts Trailblazer Award is valued at $80,000 and will be presented for the first time in 2027. It recognises leadership and lasting contribution to the First Nations arts and culture sector. Eligible nominees must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be at least 18, be based in Australia and have worked in the sector for at least 25 years. Nominations close on December 1 at 3pm AEDT.
Corangamite residents have one more week to nominate community members and groups for the 2027 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year awards. Nominations, which opened on 14 September, now close at 5 pm on Friday 30 October. Mayor Kate Makin said the awards recognise people who support others and keep local clubs, reserves, pools and halls running. The awards will be presented at the Shire's Australia Day event at the Theatre Royal in Camperdown on Tuesday 26 January 2027, starting at 10 am.
Residents can now nominate local people for the 2027 Boroondara Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards recognise people of all ages who make an exceptional contribution to their community through volunteering, mentoring, leadership, education, sport, environmental action or cultural work. There are two categories: Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year. Nominations close at 5 pm on Friday 20 November 2026. Nominees must be nominated by someone else and must be Australian citizens who live, work, study or volunteer in the City of Boroondara.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is asking residents and community groups to nominate people, groups and events for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Nominations close at 4.00pm on Friday, 4 December 2026. This year the council has added a Community Group/Event of the Year award, which recognises groups or events that have made a meaningful contribution to community life during 2026. Previously unsuccessful nominees may be nominated again. Nomination forms are available from council offices in Cootamundra and Gundagai, and can be submitted online, emailed or returned to council offices.
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging residents to nominate individuals, community groups and events for the 2027 Toowoomba Region Australia Day Awards. Nominations close on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Councillor James O'Shea, chair of the council's Australia Day Coordinating Working Group, said many local people give their time and skills to organisations, programs and events across the region. Seven award categories are available, including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Murweh Shire Council Australia Day Awards. The awards recognise people and groups who make a difference in the community, including volunteers, local clubs and event organisers. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Community Group or Event of the Year, and the Spirit of Murweh Award. Nominations close on Wednesday 9 December 2026.
Moonee Valley City Council has opened nominations for the Neighbourhood Spirit Awards 2027. The awards recognise people who make a positive difference in the community, including young people aged 12 to 25 who have made a contribution.
Diamantina Shire Council is inviting community members to nominate for three positions on the 2027 Australia Day Awards selection panel. Two places are for residents of Bedourie and Birdsville, and one is for a community member from anywhere in the shire. Panel members will assess award nominations alongside the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer. Applicants must have lived in the shire for at least five years. Nominations close at 5:00pm on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Brewarrina Shire Council has opened nominations for its 2027 Australia Day Awards, which recognise people, organisations and events across the shire. Nominations close on Monday 30 November 2026 and can be lodged online, through the council website, or at council offices. An independent committee will review entries. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Brewarrina Memorial Pool on 26 January 2027. Mayor Tom Stanton encouraged residents to nominate people who have shown dedication, service or excellence.
City of Parramatta has opened nominations for its 2027 Citizen of the Year Awards, which recognise people and groups who make a lasting difference through volunteering, leadership, creativity, environmental action and kindness. Residents can nominate a volunteer, community champion, young leader or local group until 5pm on Friday, October 30. Expressions of interest for the judging panel close on Monday, October 26. Recipients will be announced at a January ceremony as part of Council's Australia Day program.
Junee Shire Council has opened nominations for its 2027 Australia Day Awards, which recognise volunteers, sporting stars and community groups. Residents can nominate people across five categories, including Citizen of the Year, Team of the Year and Sports Award. Nominations close at 4pm on Friday, November 27, 2026. Nominations can be made online, or by completing a form available from the council website, the Junee Library, the Junee Junction Recreation & Aquatic Centre or council chambers. The awards will form part of the shire's 2027 Australia Day celebrations.
GrainGrowers is inviting growers from South Australia and Western Australia to apply for four Western Region positions on its National Policy Group. The group helps shape the organisation's policy priorities and advocacy work. Chief executive Shona Gawel said growers' practical experience informs policy positions. Members meet throughout the year, in person and online. GrainGrowers covers travel and accommodation costs and pays a sitting fee. Applications close on Friday, 30 October.
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Nominations are open for the City of Parramatta's 2027 Citizen of the Year Awards, which recognise people and groups who make a positive difference locally. Residents can nominate volunteers, young leaders and community organisations in areas including volunteering, leadership, creativity, environmental action and kindness. Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, 30 October, and expressions of interest for the judging panel close on Monday, 26 October. Winners will be announced at a January ceremony as part of the city's Australia Day program.
Sunshine Coast residents are being invited to nominate volunteers, community leaders and organisations for the 2027 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards. Nominations close on November 30, and winners will be announced at a ceremony on January 22, 2027. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the awards honour people who often work quietly without seeking recognition. Seven categories are included, among them Citizen of the Year and Environment. Last year's Citizen of the Year, Dr Selina Tomasich, founded the non-profit Hair Aid, which offers hairdressing training and free haircuts to people experiencing poverty.
The Local Government Association of South Australia is seeking nominations for a local government representative on the South Australian Heritage Council. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 20 November 2026. The council is an independent body of six to eight heritage professionals that advises the state's environment minister and decides on listings on the South Australian Heritage Register. Appointments run for up to three years. Nominees must be a serving council member or employee of a council or other local government entity, unless the LGA Board decides otherwise.
Nominations for the Upper Lachlan Shire Australia Day Awards close on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Recipients will be announced at events on Tuesday, 26 January 2027. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year, Agricultural Person of the Year and Event of the Year. The Event of the Year category covers events held between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026. Nominations opened on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Junee Shire Council has opened nominations for its 2027 Australia Day Awards, inviting residents to recognise individuals and groups who strengthen the community. Eligible contributions span volunteering, community service, sporting achievement, and arts and culture, as well as people who simply go beyond what is expected to help others. The five award categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Team of the Year, Sports Award, and Arts & Community Award. Nominations close at 4:00pm on Friday, 27 November 2026, and can be submitted by downloading and returning the form, or completing it online.
