Australia Day Awards

The Australia Day Awards program is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements and significant contributions people make to our city.

Award categories

The program has two award categories, Citizen of the Year and the Mayor's Community Spirit Award.

Citizen of the Year Award

This award recognises an individual for their outstanding achievement or contributions to our community. The winner of this award must be an Australian Citizen and live in City of Moreton Bay.

Mayor’s Community Spirit Award

This award recognises an individual for their significant contribution to our community. Their contributions and achievements may be in any area of community life, including sport, arts and culture, and the environment.

2026 Australia Day Award nominations

Nominations for the 2026 City of Moreton Bay Australia Day Awards are open. These nominations close on 31 October 2025.

Submit a nomination

Selection criteria

Nominees will be considered based on their:

contribution to City of Moreton Bay
commitment, contribution or achievement in their field
service as an inspirational role model for the community.

Council assessors will assess the nominations and select category winners.

Council will award one nominee the Citizen of the Year award. Up to 3 nominees will receive the Mayor’s Community Spirit Award.

Assessors may seek additional information where required to help assess nominations.

After receiving an award, individuals cannot receive the same award again.