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It’s time to nominate a local legend
Douglas Shire Council 19 Nov 2019

Douglas Shire residents and community groups are encouraged to nominate a dedicated citizen deserving of recognition for the 2020 Australia Day Awards.

Nominations are open for the seven award categories celebrating those locals who go above and beyond for the community.

Australia Day Award 2020 Nominations
Nominee DetailsName* First Last Organisation (if applicable)Email*Phone*Category:*About the NomineeWhat contributions are you nominating this person for?*Your detailsName* First Last Organisation (if applicable)Email*Phone*MobileDo you consent to your name to be disclosed to your nominee?*Details of Parent/Caregiver(Only applicable if nominee is under 18 years of age)Name First Last EmailPhone

Nominations for Australia Day Awards 2020 is now open

The seven award categories for 2020 are:

Citizen of the Year recognises outstanding members of the community for their personal endeavours, achievements and community involvement; Young Citizen of the Year recognises young citizens aged 25 years or under (on 26 January 2019) for their personal endeavours, achievements and community involvement; and Volunteer of the Year recognises members of the community of any age making significant and lasting contributions to the social, recreational, environmental and economic quality of life in the community through their endeavours on behalf of individuals, organisations, charities, service groups, clubs, churches, sporting groups, health or youth. Arts and Cultural Award recognises members of the community of any age making significant and lasting contributions to arts and culture in the community. Environmental Achievement Award recognises members of the community of any age making significant and lasting contributions to the environment. Senior Sports Award recognises sports people for their personal endeavours and achievements in their sporting code. Junior Sports Award (Aged 18 years or under at 26 January 2019) recognises young sports people for their personal endeavours and achievements in their sporting code.

Nominations close Tuesday 26th November, 2019 so spread the message and make sure someone doing great things in the Douglas Shire gets the credit they deserve.

Nomination forms are available from Council’s Administration Office, Port Douglas Community Hub or available to download here.

CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY BEFORE AWARDS:

Preceding the Australia Day awards will be a citizenship ceremony where Council will again welcome new residents to the Douglas Shire.

A Free BBQ breakfast will be provided by the Port Douglas Neighbourhood centre.

Source: Douglas Shire Council : It’s time to nominate a local legend
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