Call out for unsung heroes of local community

Armidale Regional Council

Armidale Regional Council is on the lookout for unsung heroes of the local community to be nominated for its Australia Day 2023 awards.

If you know someone who makes the community a better place with their outstanding contribution in the areas of education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts and the environment you can nominate them online.

The 2023 categories include:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Senior Citizen/Elder of the Year
  • Community Service Award
  • Art, Drama, or Music Award
  • Environmental Citizen of the Year
  • Community Group/Event of the Year
  • Sports Person of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year

“Our region has so many great individuals and organisations that make an outstanding contribution to community services,” said Mayor Sam Coupland.

“The awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community who through their contributions make our region a better place.

“We want to honour, celebrate, and cheer on these amazing people, who have been on a long journey to help their communities.

Those people who have set out to make this world a better place through their generosity, expertise, sheer grit, and tenacious spirit.

“As a Council we cheer on these citizens, celebrating their efforts and success, honouring them in public at Australia Day.

“The Australia Day Awards are proudly presented by Armidale Regional Council and administered by the Mayor, Sam Coupland.

Submit your nomination here!

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