_ct1880x930.jpg "2015 Southern Downs Regional Citizen of the Year Wendy Ardrey (middle) is presented with her award by Southern Downs Mayor Peter Blundell and Major Jim Campbell.")
Nominations open for Southern Downs Australian of the Year
DO YOU know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to our community?
Now is the time to recognise their efforts!
Nominations for the 2016 Australia Day Awards for the Southern Downs region are now open and Southern Downs Regional Council's Mayor, Cr Peter Blundell is encouraging people across the Southern Downs to consider nominating a worthy recipient.
"These Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of individuals and groups who, through their commitment and effort, make our region a better place to live," he said.
"Award nominees don't have to be well known, just someone whose efforts are commendable and worthy of recognition.
"It is a wonderful way to acknowledge and thank the people within our community whose efforts inspire us and are worthy of recognition."
Australia Day Awards will be presented in eight categories as follows:
- Australia Day Citizen Award
- Australia Day Junior Citizen Award
- Australia Day Cultural Award
- Australia Day Junior Cultural Award
- Australia Day Sports Award
- Australia Day Junior Sports Award
- Australia Day Sports Administration Award
- Australia Day Community Event of the Year
"So, now's the time to get your thinking caps on, and if you know of someone who you believe is worthy of recognition, please take the time to nominate them for an Australia Day Award," Cr Blundell said.
"Please also help us to spread the word about the Australia Day Awards nomination process with your family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, schools and members of any sport or recreation groups and clubs that you are associated with."
Nomination forms can be collected from Council's Community Contact Centres and Libraries, or may be downloaded from Council's website.
Nominations close on Monday, December 14.
