Australia Day award nominations reminder

Mayor Tracey Roberts said the annual award recognises organisations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the City’s community.

"The award thanks the people and community groups that make our City such a terrific place to live," Mayor Roberts said. 

The three award categories are:

• Charles Searson Australia Day Youth Award: for an individual under 25 years who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community
• Australia Day Award: for an individual over 25 years who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community
• Australia Day Community Group or Event award: for an outstanding local community group or event.

Recipients must be residents of the City of Wanneroo, or have coordinated a community event within the City, or be members of a community group whose principal activities are conducted within the City of Wanneroo.

Nominees will be assessed by a judging panel based on their commitment to enhancing the local community, leadership qualities and local community presence.

Anyone can submit a nomination form on the City’s website by clicking below, or in person at 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo.

Australia Day Award - Nomination Form

Nominations close Friday 20 November 2015.

The awards will be presented at the Wanneroo Australia Day citizenship ceremony on January 26.