Australia Day Awards

Celebrate the spirit of our community

Do you know someone who makes Croydon a better place?
Australia Day is a time to celebrate what’s great about our nation — and the people who make our community special.

The Croydon Shire Council Australia Day Awards 2026 recognise individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution to our Shire or achieved exceptional success in 2025.

Help us celebrate our local heroes by nominating someone deserving today.

Australia Day Award Eligibility Criteria(PDF, 126KB)

Australia Day Nomination Form(PDF, 327KB)

Award categories

Citizen of the Year
For residents aged 21 years or older (as of 26 January 2026) who have made a significant contribution to the community.

Young Citizen of the Year
For residents aged 16–20 years who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, or achievement.

Volunteer of the Year
(Open to all ages) — recognises individuals for outstanding voluntary service outside of paid employment.

Senior Sportsperson of the Year
For residents 21 years or older who have shown excellence or commitment in sport.

Junior Sportsperson of the Year
For residents 20 years and under who have excelled or contributed to sporting achievement.

Community Event of the Year
For events held within the Croydon Shire during 2025 that have made a positive impact on the community.

How to nominate

Submit your nomination by email to library@croydon.qld.gov.au, or drop the nomination form off at the Croydon Library.
Nominations close 30 November 2025, 4:30pm.

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