AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

Australia Day Award Nominations are now closed.

The Glamorgan Spring Bay Australia Day Awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made a positive contribution during the current year and/or have given outstanding service over a number of years, to their local community over and above normal employment duties. Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that makes a real and positive difference in the community and helps to inspire others.

The categories this year are:

  • Citizen of the Year (all Ages)
  • Senior Citizen of the Year (ages 65+)
  • Young Citizen of the Year (ages <25)
  • Community Volunteer of the Year
  • Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year

For further information on about nominations, please refer to the guideline document. Guidelines & Selection Criteria for Australia Day Awards 

If you believe that your nomination meets the criteria, please complete the online form below or request a copy of the application from the Council office during the nomination period.

 

2025 Awards 

On Saturday, January 25th, we gathered at Swansea Hall to honor some truly exceptional individuals at the Australia Day Awards. It was a heartwarming celebration of those who have shown outstanding dedication to our community.
Congratulations to our award recipients:
• Citizen of the Year – Sue Nettlefold
• Senior Citizen of the Year – Colin Stevenson
• Young Citizen of the Year – Laura Richardson
• Community Volunteer of the Year – Cheryl Weily
• Emergency Volunteer of the Year – Nola Cooke & Kelvin Jones
We also celebrated 3 new Australian citizens who officially joined our community, and we took a moment to acknowledge all those who have generously served and contributed to making our town a better place.
Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event special. Your commitment and service inspire us all, and together we continue to build a stronger, more connected community.