Australia Day Awards

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The Australia Day Awards provide an opportunity for the Croydon community to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of local residents, volunteers, sporting participants and community groups. Each year, the awards acknowledge those who go above and beyond to support our community and help make Croydon a great place to live.

Do you know someone who is always lending a hand, supporting others, organising community events or helping make Croydon a great place to live?Now is the time to recognise their contribution by nominating them for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.

Award categories:

  • Citizen of the Year

  • Young Citizen of the Year

  • Volunteer of the Year

  • Senior Sportsperson of the Year

  • Junior Sportsperson of the Year

  • Community Event of the Year

These awards are an opportunity to recognise the people who contribute to our community through volunteering, leadership, sport, coaching, community events and so much more.
Nominations close at 4.30pm, Friday 6 November 2026.

For nomination forms, please email library@croydon.qld.gov.au or phone 4748 7109.
Help us recognise and celebrate the people who make a difference in our community.

Access the nomination form here: Australia Day Nomination-Form-2027(PDF, 284KB)

 

 2027 Australia Day Award Eligibility 

 Citizen of the Year (21 years old and over) 

  • Open to individuals aged 21 years and over who live, work, volunteer or belong to a community group within Croydon Shire Council. 
  • Contributes significantly to the Croydon community within 2026. 
  • Serves as an inspirational role model within the Croydon community 

Young Citizen of the Year (20 years and younger) 

  • Open to individuals aged 20 years and under who live, work, volunteer or belong to a community group within Croydon Shire Council. 
  • Contributes significantly to the Croydon community within 2026. 
  • Serves as an inspirational role model within the Croydon community 

Volunteer of the Year (Open to all ages) 

  • Open to individuals of all ages who live in Croydon Shire Council, volunteer for a community group, sporting organisation or event within the region. 
  • Makes a notable contribution to the Croydon community in a volunteer capacity within 2026. 
  • Serves as an inspirational role model within the Croydon community through their volunteer work.

 Senior Sportsperson of the year (21 years old and over) 

  • Open to individuals aged 21 years and over who has made a notable contribution to their sport within the Croydon Shire Council within 2026. 
  • Serves as an inspirational sporting role model within the Croydon community. 

Junior Sportsperson of the year (20 years and younger) 

  • Open to individuals aged 20 years and under who has made a notable contribution to their sport within the Croydon Shire Council within 2026. 
  • Serves as an inspirational sporting role model within the Croydon community. 

Community Event of the year (Open to all ages) 

  • Recognises an outstanding community event held within the Croydon Shire Council during 2026. 

 

Council looks forward to receiving your nominations and recognising the people who make a difference in our community.

 

 

 

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