Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards

Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards

About the Awards:

The Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards acknowledge outstanding citizens of the Hawkesbury. Several of the awards’ categories recognise long-term commitment and significant one-off contributions to the Hawkesbury.

Nominations:

Nominations are invited for individuals and community groups who address the selection criteria for one or more of the nine (9) award categories. Nomination forms should provide as much detail as possible to assist with the judging process.

All nominees must meet the following essential criteria to be considered:

  • A person or group must reside or have premises in the Hawkesbury or if not, the person or group must demonstrate they have significantly contributed to the Hawkesbury community.
  • A person or group have not received the award in the past five years.

Nominations open on Wednesday 11 June, 2025.
Nominations close on Sunday 17  September, 2025.

Unsuccessful nominations can be resubmitted in subsequent years.

Award Presentation:

All nominees, nominators and their guests will be invited to attend Council's Australia Day Award Ceremony, for the announcement of the winners. This is usually held on 26 January. NB: An invitation to the event does not necessarily mean you will receive an award.

Invitations will be issued by Council in early December with full details of the event.

Nomination type
Are you nominating? *

Please select the category you wish to nominate for:

Note: Council reserves the right to place nominees in an alternative category if considered more appropriate.
Select Category

  • Criteria: Awarded to a person who has contributed significantly to the Hawkesbury region, creating long-term   demonstable benefits for the Hawkesbury community as a whole over a number of years. Demonstrated selflessness, commitment and involvement in activities in the Hawkesbury. Contributions  made by the nominee would be on a voluntary basis and not part of a paid role. Nominees must be 26 years of age or over at 26 January the year the award will be presented.

  • Criteria: Awarded to a young person, 25 years of age and under, at 26 January the year the award will be presented, who has contributed significantly to the Hawkesbury region creating a short or long-term benefit for  the Hawkesbury community as a whole over a number of years. Demonstrated selflessness, commitment and involvement in activities in the Hawkesbury. Contributions made by the nominee would be on a voluntary basis and not part of a paid role.

  • Criteria: Awarded to an individual that has shown outstanding dedication and contribution to one or more specific areas of the Hawkesbury region through either voluntary services, expertise or community leadership that has led to the betterment of the quality of life of others. This service will be short-term in nature and will have occurred in the  preceding year  of the awards. This award may also take into account acts of compassion, generosity and bravery.

  • Criteria: Awarded to an individual or group for their outstanding contribution and dedication to protect and enhance Hawkesbury's natural environment.

  • Criteria: Awarded to a committed sportsperson, sporting team, coach, volunteer or official, whose actions inspire and encourage others whilst enriching the Hawkesbury community through sport, healthy living or physical activity. This category has no age restriction.

  • Criteria: Awarded to a person or a group who have made an influential or valuable contribution to the Hawkesbury region through any art form, including drama, visual art, music, verse, dance, cultural heritage, expression, literature, film and multimedia.

  • Criteria: Awarded to a voluntary service or community group for their outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of the Hawkesbury community. Demonstrated commitment and delivery of service to improve the lives and opportunities for community members.

  • Criteria: This award recognises an outsiding person who passed away at least five yeasrs ago. This posthumou award recognises a resident who has contributed significantly to the Hawkesbury community.

Details of individual being nominated
Is the nominee a Hawkesbury Resident?
DD-MM-YYYY (if known)
Is the postal address same as the above address? (required)*
Is the above information provide accurate and the best contact?
Details of Community Group/organisation being nominated
Is the community group/organisation based in the Hawkesbury?
Is the postal address same as the above address? (required)*
Is the above information provide accurate and the best contact?
Postal Address

Details of nominee's contributions

Please answer the following questions with as much detail as possible to enable Council's Civic and Citizenship Committee to consider the full merits of the application.

Community Group/Organisation
(required)*
Number of years operating?
Include a minimum of one and a maximum of five specific examples of how they have made a tangible difference, for example: The community group visits approximately 6 people living on their own every day and provide company, cleaning services and shopping support. This service has been operating 3 times a week, for 35 weeks a year over 10 years. The beneficiaries are surveyed every year and have provided positive responses including an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 for the service.(500 words maximum - required)*
What makes them an example of an exceptional organisation in the community? Provide examples. (500 words maximum - required)*
(500 words maximum - required)*
Individual
Is the nominee a member of Hawkesbury group/organisation? * (required)*
(required)*
How many years has the nominee volunteered, or been active, in the Hawkesbury. *
Include a minimum of one and a maximum of five specific examples of how they have made a tangible difference, such as: Example 1: Joanne has served 30 meals a day to homeless people for approximately 40 weeks a year for the last five years. Example 2: Paul runs weekly meetings that connect homeless people with 5 local services. Approximately 50 homeless people have found homes through this service(500 words maximum - required)*
Provide examples. (500 words maximum - (required)*
For sporting categories please upload records of sporting achievements.
(Files size must not be larger than 5 MB total. Only pdf, jpg and png file types are accepted)
Nominator Details

Declaration

I declare that the information I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The City of Hawkesbury is predominantly situated on Dharug Country and includes Darkinjung Country in the Colo Heights and St Albans areas. Hawkesbury City Council recognises and acknowledges the Dharug and Darkinjung Peoples as the Traditional Custodians across this land. Hawkesbury City Council pays respect to all Dharug and Darkinjung Elders past and present and acknowledges their continuing contribution to the life of this City and the region.

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