Nominations for the City of Wollongong Awards 2027 are now open.
Key points:
- Wollongong City Council are calling for nominations for the annual City of Wollongong Awards 2027.
- It is an opportunity to celebrate local legends across nine categories including Citizen of the Year.
- Nominations are open until Monday 30 November 2026.
It’s time to unmask your neighbourhood hero and give them the recognition they deserve at the City of Wollongong Awards 2027.
Nominations are now open for the annual Awards, inviting residents to put forward an individual, group or organisation that continues to go above and beyond for their community.
It is an opportunity to celebrate the local legends who make Wollongong a better place across nine categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Senior Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Sustainability and Environmental Achievement Award
- Arts and Cultural Achievement Award
- Sports Achievement Award
- Innovation Achievement Award
- Community Group of the Year
- Diversity and Inclusion Award
“If you’ve ever wanted to thank someone for making a real difference in people’s lives or celebrate the impact of their work, this is the perfect chance too,” Lord Mayor of Wollongong, Councillor Tania Brown said.
“The City of Wollongong Awards is about celebrating those who are the beating heart of the initiatives, programs and connections across our city. From young and old, creative arts to sports, one individual or a collective of people, we want to hear about them all.
“I encourage you to bring your local inspiration out from behind the scenes and nominate them by 30 November 2026. We’re looking forward to learning more about the champions who make Wollongong, Wollongong.”
In 2026, Wollongong’s Citizen of the Year was bestowed to husband and wife, Teresa Tran OAM and H Phong Le OAM who have spent more than 30 years strengthening cultural connections and supporting war veterans and widows.
As well, the Senior Citizen of the Year 2026 was awarded to long-standing community leader Judith Henderson and environmental advocate Fatima Al Taleb received Young Citizen of the Year 2026.
Nominations are open until Monday 30 November 2026.
Finalists will be invited to attend the City of Wollongong Awards on Thursday 18 February 2027.
For more details and to put in a nomination, visit our City of Wollongong Awards webpage.
