2023 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards Now Open

Published on 10 October 2022

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Each year on Australia Day, Hindmarsh Shire Council presents awards at the Australia Day events held throughout the shire on the day.

The Australia Day Awards recognise outstanding community service to the Hindmarsh Shire community during the current year and/or outstanding service to the community over a number of years. The Awards are provided by the Australia Day Committee (Victoria) and are administered by Hindmarsh Shire Council.

Council is now calling for nominations for the 2023 Hindmarsh Australia Day Awards and is encouraging members of the community to nominate persons who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the Hindmarsh Shire community over a number of years, as well as events that have contributed to the community.

Nominations are now being called for:

  • 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Citizen of the Year: To be eligible, the person must be 25 years or older on 26 January 2023.
  • 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Young Citizen of the Year: To be eligible, the person must be under 25 years of age on 26 January 2023.
  • 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Community Event of the Year: To be eligible, the event must have occurred within Hindmarsh Shire during January 2022 – December 2022.

Mayor Melanie Albrecht said, “There are many amazing people in Hindmarsh that are worthy of being nominated for these prestigious awards. People whose contribution to Hindmarsh makes our communities thrive. I hope you will think about the people in your community and nominate one for these awards.”

Members of the community can submit online nominations on Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/australia-day.

Hard copies of nominations form can be printed from Council’s website and/or can be collected from any Hindmarsh Customer Service Centre and Library.

Nominations close 5:00pm on Monday 28 November 2022.

For more information, please contact Shauna Johnson, Executive Assistant, via ea@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

Greg Wood
Chief Executive Officer

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