Nominations for our region's NSW Local Citizen of the Year Awards are open until Sunday 11 January 2026. The Snowy Monaro community is invited to nominate local legends from anywhere across the region who have made a substantial contribution to our region and its people.
Part of the annual Australia Day events organised by community-run committees in the three regional centres, these awards are an important way to celebrate local excellence, and recognise the contributions of volunteers and sportspeople.
Nomination forms are available online now at https://qrco.de/SMRCawards or in-person from all Council offices. Completed forms can be submitted by email, post, or over-the-counter at your local Council office.
2026 Snowy Monaro NSW Local Citizen of the Year Award categories
- Citizen of the Year | Open to individuals of any age
- Young Citizen of the Year | Open to individual nominees under 30
- Senior Citizen of the Year | Open to individual nominees over the age of 65
- Sportsperson of the Year | Open to groups or individual nominees of all ages
- Young Sportsperson of the Year | Open to individual nominees under 30
- Environmental Citizen of the Year | Open to groups or individuals of any age
- Australia Day Award | Open to individuals or groups for special achievement in:
- Arts and culture
- Business
- Community events
- Community groups
- Education
- Emergency services
- Volunteering
Visit https://qrco.de/SMRCawards or drop into your local Council office to get started on your nomination today. Submissions close Sunday 11 January 2026.
