DO YOU know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to our community?
Now is the time to recognise their efforts and get your nominations in, before the mad rush of Christmas is upon us.
Nominations for the 2017 Australia Day Awards for the Southern Downs region are open and Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tracy Dobie is encouraging people across the Southern Downs to consider nominating a worthy recipient.
“These awards recognise the outstanding contribution of individuals and groups who, through their commitment and effort, make our region a better place to live,” Cr Dobie said.
“Award nominees don’t have to be well-known, just someone whose efforts are commendable and worthy of recognition.
“It’s a wonderful way to acknowledge and thank the people within our community whose efforts inspire us and are worthy of recognition.”
Australia Day Awards will be presented in eight categories:
* Australia Day Citizen Award;
* Australia Day Junior Citizen Award;
* Australia Day Cultural Award;
* Australia Day Junior Cultural Award;
* Australia Day Sports Award;
* Australia Day Junior Sports Award;
* Australia Day Sports Administration Award; and
* Australia Day Community Event of the Year.
Nomination forms can be collected from council’s community contact centres and libraries, or may be downloaded from council’s website at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/our-region/events— festivals/australia-day/australia-day-nominations-2017.
Nominations close on Monday, 28 November.
