Auspire Community Citizen of the Year Awards
Do you know of someone who makes your community a better place? Say thank you, by nominating them for a Community Citizen of the Year Award.
Each year, the Community Citizen of the Year Awards allows Western Australians to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of people within their community.
Plus: All eligible award winner will go into the running for the Australian of the Year Award!
Let’s reflect, respect and celebrate community contribution across Western Australia. We’re all part of the story.
Award Categories
- Community Citizen of the Year: A person you believe has delivered outstanding service to his or her community.
- Young Community Citizen of the Year (16 to 30 years): A young person you believe has delivered outstanding service to his or her community. To be eligible, the nominee must be at least 16 years of age on 26 January, although younger nominees may be considered for exceptional contribution.
- Senior Community Citizen of the Year (over 65 years): An older person you believe has delivered outstanding service to his or her community and to be eligible, the person must be over 65 years of age on January 26.
- Active Citizenship – Group or Event: A group doing outstanding work or for an event staged in the community during the past year.
Eligibility and selection criteria
In choosing the recipients of the Community Citizen of the Year Awards, regard is given to the nominee’s achievements in the year immediately prior to receiving the award, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contribution to the community.
Please make sure you read the eligibility and selection criteria available on the Auspire website to ensure your nomination is eligible.
Eligibility and selection criteria
How to nominate
Nominations open on Monday 1 September and close Friday 31 October 2025.
Nominate a community member for a Community Citizen of the Year Award by completing the online nomination form.
