Residents are encouraged to get their nominations in early for the 2024 Orange Australia Day Awards.
Australia Day Community Committee Chair Matthew Chisholm said the Orange Australia Day Awards were presented to local citizens or groups in recognition of outstanding achievements or to those that made significant contributions to the Orange community.
"There are so many people out there going the extra mile and giving up their time for the good of others. They deserve to be recognised," Mr Chisholm said.
"Whether it's an individual, a business or a community group that has gone above and beyond to benefit others, nominate them for an award and show them how much we appreciate their efforts."
Orange Deputy Mayor Gerald Power there were categories to recognise a broad range of the community.
"Across our diverse community there are local heroes quietly doing great things and there is a diverse range of categories where they can be nominated and recognised," Cr Power said.
The seven award categories are:
- The Citizen of the Year Award recognises an individual who has achieved something extraordinary, is an inspirational role model to others or who has made a sustained outstanding contribution to the local community.
- The Young Citizen of the Year Award recognises an individual under 25 years of age who has achieved something extraordinary, is an inspirational role model to others or who has made a sustained outstanding contribution to the local community.
- The Community Group of the Year Award recognises a group who has made a valuable contribution to the Orange community throughout the year.
- The Community Event of the Year Award recognises an event that has made a valuable contribution to the community. This will be determined both in relation to the quality of the event and the scope of impact on the local government area.
- The Local Legend Award recognises a person who has moulded the Orange local community with outstanding, illustrious or renowned achievement.
- The Business Philanthropy Award recognises a business that seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money or services to the community and good causes.
- The Environmental Citizen/Group Award recognises individuals and organisations championing environmental initiatives in the Orange community.
Nomination forms can be found on Council's website at http://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/australia-day, at the Civic Centre or the Orange Visitor Information Centre. Nominations close 24 November 2023.
Nominations will then be assessed by the Australia Day Committee.
The winners will be announced at Australia Day celebrations in Cook Park on Friday 26 January 2024.
