Nominees who are Australian citizens and have made a significant voluntary contribution during 2019 or who have given outstanding service to the local community for a number of years are eligible.
But it is not just individuals who can be nominated.A project or event that a school, community group or organisation has held — which went that extra mile to help the local area — can also be nominated.
Mayor Libro Mustica said the awards were a chance to recognise those in the community who, in 2019, gave tirelessly for the benefit of others.
‘‘We are fortunate to have so many community-minded people in Moira Shire and the Australia Day Awards provide us with a fantastic opportunity to recognise their commitment, contribution and effort,’’ he said.
‘‘I encourage members of the community to take the time to think about the contributions the people and community groups around them make, and nominate a worthy candidate for an Australia Day Award.‘‘
The 2020 Moira Shire Australia Day Awards recognise the exceptional contribution of the people and groups in our community who inspire us all.
’’There are five award categories — Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year, Community Organisation of the Year and Arts, Culture and/or Environment Project of the Year.
Nominees and guests will be celebrated at an awards night hosted by council in January as well as being recognised at their own town’s Australia Day festivities.Nominations for the 2020 Australia Day Awards close Friday, November 8.
Nominations can be made online at Moira Shire Council’s website.
If you need help in completing the application form, contact council. If you need access to a computer, libraries and community houses across the shire have computers available for public use, by appointment. For information, phone 5871 9222 or email info@moira.vic.gov.au
