Nominations for the 2022 Australia Day Awards are now open and Dungog Shire Council is encouraging all residents to nominate the unsung heroes who enrich life for everyone across the shire community.
Mayor of Dungog, Councillor John Connors, says given the challenges the past year has presented, there are more citizens than ever before who are worthy of nomination.
“There is no doubt the events of the past year have presented unprecedented challenges for the Dungog Shire community,” says Mayor Connors.
“Between the COVID-19 pandemic and our extreme weather events, many individuals and organisations have had to overcome countless obstacles and display a resilience and fortitude like never before.
“These are the citizens and organisations we wish to recognise in the 2022 Australia Day Awards – those who have faced their challenges head-on and displayed courage and determination to continue to make invaluable contributions to our community.”
Council is inviting residents to nominate individuals, organisations and teams in the following award categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Environmental Citizen of the year
- Senior Sports Award (over 18 years of age)
- Junior Sports Award (18 years of age and under)
- Volunteer (as an individual) Service to the Community
Nominations may be made by individuals or organisations, and should focus on achievements in the 2021 calendar year.
Nomination forms are available from:
- Council’s Administration Centre, 198 Dowling St, Dungog.
- Dungog Library, 17 Mackay St, Dungog.
- Paterson Country Café, 24 King St, Paterson.
- East Gresford Store | Foodworks, 63 Park Street, East Gresford.
- Vacy General Store, 803 Gresford Rd, Vacy.
- Irwin’s Fuel & Food, 15 Clarence Town Rd, Dungog.
- Clarence Town Post Office, Shop 4/116 Prince St, Clarence Town.
Forms can also be downloaded from council’s website.
