The Awards recognise and showcase inspirational projects local governments are delivering in communities throughout the country.
Ninety-five local governing bodies across Australia made a total of 192 submissions for projects addressing critical topics such as regional growth, road safety and environmental sustainability.
Following a public vote, this highly competitive process has culminated in the announcement of the 13 category winners. The awards were officially presented overnight, Thursday 26 June, at the Australian Local Government Assocaition's National General Assembly Dinner at Australian Parliament House, Canberra.
There are two new categories for 2025, Affordable Housing, and Outstanding Rural and Remote Council. Other categories include Productivity through Infrastructure, Disaster Readiness and Recovery, and Road Safety.
The winners this year include:
- City of Wanneroo - winner of Disaster Readiness and Recovery category for their project 'Mariginiup Bushfire - From preparedness to recovery, a community-first approach.'
- West Arnhem Regional Council - winner of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recognition category for their project 'West Arnhem Youth Leadership summit.'
- Town of Victoria Park - winner of the Environmental Sustainability category for their project 'Bird Waterers - Cockitroughs.'
The ALGA NGA is a national event - incorporating the one-day Regional Forum - regularly attracts more than 1000 delegates from around Australia and overseas, and provides an exciting opportunity for mayors, shire presidents and councillors to come together and consider the big issues for our communities.
