The Bayside Community Awards acknowledge outstanding contributions by people and groups who make a difference in our community.
Get ready to nominate the volunteers, the carers, the doers and others who spend their time, energy, knowledge and passion helping others, the environment and our municipality.
Previous winners of the awards are scout masters, volunteers, carers for wildlife, school leaders, disability advocates and champions for the environment.
Bayside residents who have contributing to Bayside this year or have given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years are eligible for the awards.
There are seven award categories:
- Volunteer of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
- Community Leadership
- Lifetime Community Contribution
- Environmental Achievement
- Young Leader of the Year
- Youth Excellence
Nominations open on Monday 28 September and will close on Sunday 29 November 2026. An awards ceremony to celebrate the finalists will be held in March 2027.
