Australia Day Awards nominations extended
Nominations for the 2027 Wentworth Shire Australia Day Awards have been extended to 5:00pm on Friday 27 November 2026, giving the community more time to recognise the people and organisations that make a difference across Wentworth Shire.
The Australia Day Awards recognise individuals and organisations for their contribution to our community, including through volunteering, sport, environmental initiatives and community involvement.
Nominations are invited for:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Sportsperson of the Year
- Young Sportsperson of the Year
- Environmental Award
- Organisation of the Year
Mayor Daniel Linklater encouraged residents to consider the people and organisations whose contributions deserve recognition.
"Across our Shire, there are many worthy people and organisations whose contributions deserve to be recognised. A nomination is a simple but meaningful way of saying thank you and ensuring their efforts are acknowledged."
Nominees must be Australian citizens. Self-nominations are not accepted, so nominators should let the person they are nominating know they are being put forward.
Award recipients will be announced at Council's Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony in January 2027.
Nominations now close at 5:00pm on Friday 27 November 2026.
Nomination forms are available online through Council's website, with hard copies also available from Council offices.
