Nearly 70 nominations have been received for the 2021 Isaac region Australia Day Awards as residents recognise local champions, quiet achievers and unsung heroes.
Nearly 70 nominations have been received for the 2021 Isaac region Australia Day Awards as residents recognise local champions, quiet achievers and unsung heroes.
The impressive field of nominees for the regional awards included 19 outstanding local residents nominated for Citizen of the Year and eight young achievers for Young Citizen of the Year.
The Corporate Community Contribution of the Year received five nominations and 15 nominations were received for Community Event of the Year.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said on top of the regional award nominees, an impressive pool of residents were nominated for local award medallions in Sport, Culture and Arts, Achievement and Community Business.
"The annual Isaac region Australia Day Awards continue to acknowledge and recognise some of the region's most extraordinary residents," she said.
"It is one of my greatest pleasures alongside my fellow Councillors each year to be able to recognise the exceptional people, groups and businesses through these awards.
"The awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our local champions.
"On behalf of Council and the Isaac community, I congratulate every nominee and extend our thanks and appreciation for everything that you do to make your community a great place to live."
In addition to regional and local awards, a Mayor's Award is also presented in each community to recognise outstanding achievement.
Winners of the regional and local awards will be announced at the Australia Day community events on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.
The 2021 Australia Day Awards is an Isaac Regional Council eventassisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
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