Nominations are now open for Australia Day Awards 2024!

Do you know someone from your community who has stood out and made a difference? Make their day, or even their year, by nominating them for a 2024 Central Highlands Australia Day Award.

Submissions are now open until 5.00 pm 30 November 2023. 

Mayor Kerry Hayes acknowledged how these awards are our chance to formally recognise, celebrate, and reward the unsung heroes who have championed their community in good times and bad. 

‘Australia Day Awards are about recognising and thanking people who make our communities a better place – by the work they do, the encouragement they offer or simply the passion they show,’ Mayor Hayes said.

‘Nominating an individual or club is also an important role for Australia Day, because it’s up to nominators to be the eyes and ears for council and acknowledge the people, events or initiatives that deserve the recognition,’ he continued.

‘I’m looking forward to presenting the Emerald awards, and seeing our communities come together for awards celebration.’

2024 Central Highlands Australia Day Award categories are:

For more information visit your local council customer service centre, call 1300 242 686, or fill out the nomination form here.

To read about some of last year’s award winners, check out their stories linked below.