Australia Day Nominations

The Wentworth Shire Council is calling for nominations for Australia Day Awards for 2008.

The categories are:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Group of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Young Sportsperson of the Year

The Council is seeking community input into the nominations for 2008, i.e. nominees who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year (1st January 2008 to 31st December 2008) and/or have given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.

Eligibility

• Citizens of the Year must be 27 years of age and over on 26th January, 2009
• Young Citizens of the Year must be under 27 years of age on 26th January 2009
• Sportsperson/s of the Year must be 17 years of age and over on 26th January, 2009
• Young Sportsperson/s of the Year must be under 17 years of age on 26th January, 2009

Download Nomination Form (17K)

Nominations should be marked and addressed as follows:-
CONFIDENTIAL - AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
Mr P Kozlowski
General Manager,
PO Box 81,
Wentworth 2648

The Council is also seeking any person wishing to become naturalised to also participate in Australia Day commemoration ceremonies.

Enquiries can be made at Shire Offices or by telephoning (03) 5027 5027.