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Australia Day 2020 Award Nominations
Pictured L-R: Special Guest Matt Burke, 2019 Citizen of the Year Marie Caldwell, 2018 Citizen of the Year Grahame Marlowe, Mayor David Wright.
Image: Ballina Shire Council
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.
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.
2018 Citizen of the Year Grahame Marlowe with 2019 Australia Day Guest Speaker Matt Burke.
Image: Ballina Shire Council.
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.
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.
