The City of Casey is thrilled to announce the finalists for the annual Community Awards. For more than 20 years, the Casey Community Awards has been recognising outstanding community contributors, and celebrating individuals and groups across fields such as sport, arts, multiculturalism, humanities and community services.
This year, Council received 135 nominations across eight categories, and after careful deliberation, selected 37 finalists.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said "I would like to congratulate all the finalists. Each of them has made an exceptional contribution to the Casey community. I look forward to seeing them at the award ceremony in March, where the 2026 winners will be announced."
Casey Citizen of the Year finalists
• Corina Dutlow
• Damien Rosario
• Deahnn Johnson
• Dr Jamel Kaur Singh
• Dr Patrick Halton
Casey Woman of the Year finalists
• Bhavani Padmanabhan
• Chanchal Kumavat
• Christine Edwards
• Cynthia Fernandes
• Divya Pasupuleti
Casey Young Citizen of the Year finalists
• Bailey Ogden
• Bethany Henry
• Jade Groves
• Sage Marie Kelly
Senior Citizen of the Year finalists
• Graham Lovett
• Lalith Mendis
• Lindsay (Lins) Harding
• Norma Clay
Community Group of the Year finalists
• Australian-Filipino Community Services Inc.
• Compassionate Hands Inc.
• Neighbourhood Watch Casey
• Pa5ifica Seed
• Sikh Volunteers Australia
Lindsay King Art Award finalists
• Bats Theatre Company Inc
• Bridie Clark
• Masquerade Youth Productions Inc.
• Mysha Islam
• Sri Lankan Dance Academy of Victoria Inc.
Casey Environmental & Sustainability Champion Award finalists
• City of Casey's Youth Climate Action Committee
• Friends of Cardinia Creek
• Friends of Eumemmerring Creek
• Uniting Church Hampton Park
Casey Equity & Inclusion Award finalists
• Cindy Warren
• Daz Smith
• Diamond Sports Club
• Tess Marotta
• The Bridge Inc.
