Australia Day NOMINATIONS 26 JANUARY 2020
So far this year we have welcomed 57 new Australia Citizenships from 18 countries through the citizenship ceremonies hosted by Ballina Shire Council. In August we welcomed 20 new citizens from Italy, Canada, France, Brazil, India, New Zealand, Great Britain and Columbia.
There is so much community spirit in Ballina Shire with individuals and groups making a difference locally, nationally and internationally. Now is the time to starting thinking about nominations for the 2020 Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.
We hope all our new residents find Ballina Shire an ideal place to make their home.
The annual awards program is an opportunity to recognise the accomplishments, generosity and contributions of our local individuals and groups. Do you know someone who makes a significant contribution to the Ballina Shire through their involvement in community based activities, sport or the arts? Nominate someone, or a group, who showcases, promotes or acts as an ambassador for Ballina Shire.
1. YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR (30 years of age or under) A young resident who has made a significant contribution to the Ballina Shire.
2. SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR (60 years of age or over) A senior resident who has made a significant contribution to the Ballina Shire.
3. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR An individual who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support an organisation’s activities.
4. SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD A team or individual who has excelled and represented their chosen sport at a local, regional, state, national or international level. Nominations can also be sports administrators and coaches who have made a significant contribution to sport.
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5. ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD An individual who has made a significant contribution to the creative arts.
6. COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR An individual or group who has hosted an outstanding community event in Ballina Shire. The Citizen of the Year Award will be selected by the Australia Day Committee from all of the nominees across the six categories. To nominate visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/australiaday, or contact council's Communications Section on 1300 864 444. Nominations close Monday 2 December 2019.
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