2019 Australia Day Award nominations now open!
Published on 21 September 2018
Rockhampton Regional Council has today opened nominations for the 2019 Australia Day Awards, which recognise and honour those who make an outstanding contribution to our local community.
Mayor Margaret Strelow said the awards are an integral part of the Australia Day celebrations, and is encouraging people to nominate the unsung heroes in our community.
“Each year it’s an absolute honour to acknowledge the individuals and groups within our community who go above and beyond to achieve their best and serve others,” Mayor Strelow said.
“We are talking about those who those who lead by example across all fields of endeavour for the benefit of all of us. Our Region is filled with dedicated, humble and generous people who make a positive difference to the lives of others around them, and we want to make sure their efforts are acknowledged.
“I would once again like to congratulate the recipients of the 2018 awards including Citizen of the Year Frank Douglas and Young Citizen of the Year James Lawson.
“Their nominations were nothing short of inspirational and it was incredibly heart-warming to read about their valuable contributions.”
If you know of a person or community group dedicated to making the Rockhampton Region a better place, help us recognise their efforts and nominate them for a Rockhampton Region Australia Day Award.
Click here to complete a nomination form.
Nominations must be submitted by 5pm, Friday 14 December 2018.
The 2019 Australia Day Award categories include: