2024 Australia Day Awards

Download Nomination Form

All nominees must be a resident of the Paroo Shire at the time of nomination. Nominations cannot be made by an immediate family member of the nominee. 

Citizen of the Year  Nominees must be 26 years of age or older as at 26 January 2024. 

Young Citizen of the Year  Nominees must be aged between 16-25 years of age as at 26 January 2024. 

Community or Cultural Event of the Year  Nominated events must have been held in the Paroo Shire, during the calendar year of 2023. 

Sports Award (Athlete or Sports Administrator)  Nominees to be recognised for achievements and service throughout the calendar year of 2023. 

Please consider the selection criteria listed below when completing your nomination and attach a response that is no longer that 2 A4 pages. (Supporting documentation may be additional). 

Supporting documentation may also be provided with your nomination form that you feel will assist the judges in making their decision. Supporting documentation can include items such as personal references, letters, photographs, samples of work, portfolios, articles etc. Please do not supply originals of supporting documentation, as all documentation will be retained by the Paroo Shire Council. 

Nominations will be reviewed by the appointed judging panel. The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 

Award recipients will be announced at a ceremony during our Australia Day Celebrations on Friday 26 January 2024.