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.

Australia Day Award nominations

Anyone can nominate someone for an award. Nominations open 2 September and close at 3:00 PM on 31 October.

Nominations will need to include:

  • the contact details of the person being nominated and at least one referee
  • a short description about why they are nominating that person, including:
    • examples of how they have demonstrated outstanding qualities
    • what they have done to make City of Moreton Bay a better place
    • the roles or areas in which they have excelled
    • the period or dates of service (if known)
    • evidence of other awards or recognition the nominee has received. 

To nominate, complete the online form. You can save your progress at any time.

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 three 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.

Winner announcement and prizes

The winners will be announced at an award ceremony in January 2025.

The Citizen of the Year award winner will receive a certificate, gift voucher and local gifts valued up to $750.

Winners of the Mayor’s Community Spirit Award will receive a certificate, gift voucher and local gifts valued up to $500.

Previous winners

Winners of the 2024 City of Morton Bay Australia Day Awards announced on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 were:

  • Citizen of the Year: Martin Edge
  • Mayor’s Community Spirit Award: Dan Broxham
  • Mayor’s Community Spirit Award: Julie Kaeser
  • Mayor’s Community Spirit Award: Gail Robinson

More information or help with your nomination

For further questions regarding the Australia Day Awards program email CommunityDevelopment@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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