Everyone Celebrated in Expanded Community Awards

Published 01 September 2021

Australia Day Awards

With more and more people moving to Moreton Bay to live and work, Moreton Bay Regional Council is freshening up a community-favourite awards program to ensure everyone’s contributions are celebrated.

Featuring new categories and criteria, nominations for the 2022 Australia Day Awards are now open from today until 29 October 2021.

Mayor Peter Flannery said it was appropriate to realign the program to reflect how people connect with the region today.

“I’m pleased to announce there will be a new format for the 2022 Awards, which will be streamlined to two awards - Citizen of the Year Award and the new Mayor’s Community Spirit Award,” Mayor Flannery said.

“The main award will remain a homage to the region’s exemplary citizens, while the spirit award will be open to people who live in and outside the region and those who aren’t an Australian citizen, which is a first for the program.

“There are many who travel from outside the region to work or volunteer here who also make significant contributions.

“These people are just as much a part of the fabric of our community and shouldn’t be prohibited from being recognised for their valuable work.

“The annual Australia Day Awards Ceremony is one of my favourite days of the year.

“It gives us a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate the unsung heroes of Moreton Bay Region who have made significant contributions to the community through their selfless actions.

“I’m always amazed by the calibre of people who are nominated and once again it’s that time of year when you can put forward someone you think best epitomises the Australian spirit between now and October 29.”

2022 Australia Day Awards Program

Citizen of the Year

This award recognises an individual for their outstanding achievement or contribution to the Moreton Bay community during the preceding year, or over many years.

This award celebrates outstanding community contribution in any area of community life, including sport, arts and culture, and the environment.

The winner of this award will be an Australian Citizen and live in Moreton Bay Region.

Mayor’s Community Spirit Award

This award celebrates outstanding community contribution in any area of community life, including sport, arts and culture, and the environment.

There may be more than one recipient, and individuals do not have to be an Australia Citizen or live in Moreton Bay Region.

    Nominate someone special in the community today at mbrc.qld.gov.au/ausawards