Griffith City Council is proud to reveal the nominees for this year's Australia Day Awards, with remarkable individuals and organisations recognised for their dedication and service to the community.
Nominations have been received across eight categories.
Mayor Doug Curran said the awards play an important role in acknowledging those who go above and beyond for others.
"These nominees have devoted countless hours and energy to improving our community and making Griffith a better place for everyone," Councillor Curran said.
"It is great to see their efforts acknowledged and celebrated through these awards."
Winners will be announced during the Australia Day Award Ceremony on Monday, 26 January 2026 from 10.30am at Griffith Regional Theatre.
Australia Day Awards Nominations
Citizen of the Year
- Janice Bavaresco
- Patricia (Pat) Cox
- Libby Trembath
- Anthony (Tony) Catanzariti
- Kurrajong - Hugh Taylor, Nicole Williams, Teresa Gullo, Rebecca-Lyn Ruidiger, Zoey Frizel, Erin Docherty
- Karen Byrne
- Michelle Hutchison
- Pat Zandona
- Glennis Damini
Young Citizen of the Year
- Lachlan Barbaro
- Benjamin Savage
Environmental Citizen of the Year
- Stephen Violi
- Brian Oakroot
Community Project of the Year
- Griffith Trauma Teddy Knitters Club
- Griffith Motorcycle Sports Club
Sportsperson of the Year
- Tahlia Quinn
- Andrew Sinclair
- Simon Spiers
- James Wythes
Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Alec Brady
- Jack Passlow
- Emma Hutchinson
- Mackenzie Hassan
- Reif Leach
- Jacinta Gee
- Jezaiah Charles
- Marley Morgan
- Havana Cook
Sports Team of the Year
- Kurrajong Crushers-Netball Team
- Griffith Junior Rugby Union Football Club
- Griffith under 13 Milliken Shield Representative Cricket Team
- Griffith Demons U14 Boys Basketball Team
Club Person of the Year
- Neil Macklin - Leagues Squash
- Glennis Damini, Griffith (Ted Scobie Oval) Park Run
