Georges River Council has been recognised in several categories for the 2026 Local Government Professionals Awards. It highlights a strong commitment to innovation, community connection and service excellence.
Council was a Winner in:
- First Nations Community Partnership for Truth-Telling Partnerships with Aboriginal People.
Council was Highly Commended in:
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Highly Commended: Partnerships and Collaboration for Seniors Festival: Curated collaboration and community connection.
Council was a Finalist in:
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Asset and Infrastructure - Over $1.5 million (Population over 100,000) for Donnelly Park Foreshore Protection and Environmental Enhancement.
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Community Development for Community Impact Series.
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Customer Experience for A Customer-Centred Sport Framework.
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Customer Experience for Closing the Customer Feedback Loop.
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Festivals and Community Events for Uncontained Arts Festival.
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Innovative Leadership for Child Protection Reporting Framework.
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People, Workplace, Wellbeing for One Goal, One Centralised Sports Team.
The Local Government Professionals Awards highlight great achievements in the sector. They celebrate initiatives that truly impact communities in New South Wales.
These nominations recognise a diverse range of Council initiatives. It includes major cultural events and community programs. It also features internal changes that improve service delivery to residents.
The Donnelly Park Foreshore Protection and Environmental Enhancement showcases a significant investment in preserving and enhancing vital community and environmental assets for a growing population.
Projects like the Community Impact Series show a fresh way to coordinate community programs. They combine workshops, events, and initiatives into one framework. This helps maximise impact and boost social cohesion.
Council's Customer-Centred Sport Framework and Closing the Customer Feedback Loop initiatives aim to improve customer experience. They prioritise clearer processes, improve communication, and make services easier for residents to access.
Major community events like the Uncontained Arts Festival attract tens of thousands of attendees each year. The Festival supports local businesses and creates vibrant public spaces. This allows people to connect and engage with art.
Council is committed to inclusion and collaboration. This is reflected in initiatives such as the Truth-Telling Partnerships with Aboriginal People project and the Seniors Festival Expo. They prioritise co-design, cultural understanding and community participation.
Council also shows strong leadership relating to internal reforms. Key initiatives include the Child Protection Reporting Framework and One Goal, One Centralised Sports Team. They demonstrate Council's leadership in governance, workforce engagement and organisational improvement.
Mayor Elise Borg said the recognition reflects Council's focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.
"We are very proud to be recognised across so many categories in this year's Local Government Awards," Mayor Borg said.
"These nominations and wins reflect the dedication of our staff. They show a strong commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for our community. This includes strengthening connections, improving customer experience and delivering inclusive programs."
