Australia Day 2023 Nominations – Now Open

Do you know an individual or organisation who has gone above and beyond for the Charters Towers Region?

The Australia Day Awards Program gives the opportunity to publicly recognise the valuable contribution that individuals, community groups and organisations make in their communities.

Mayor Frank Beveridge is appealing to residents from across the region to nominate a noteworthy person or group whose commitment stands out.

“There are so many in our region who give selflessly of their time to make this a better place to live.”

“Our community would not be what it is without these people, a lot of whom volunteer in some way, across several different activities.

“These people generally don’t do it for the accolades but they reach out and do it in the spirit of caring for one another,” said Mayor Beveridge.

Council looking for nominees across the whole community, whose actions, whether big or small, has made a difference and contributes positively to our lifestyle.

Nominations are currently open and will close on Friday, 16 December 2022.

Nominations can be lodged online at www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/australia-day-awards or a nomination form is available at Council’s offices.

The Australia Day Awards Program offers the following eight (8) award categories:

•    Citizen of the Year
•    Young Citizen of the Year
•    Community Event of the Year
•    Sportsperson of the Year
•    Young Sportsperson of the Year
•    Sports Administrator of the Year
•    Cultural Person of the Year
•    Young Cultural Person of the Year

Award nominations is an easy process and can be completed in a few minutes.

All nominees will be invited to attend the 2023 Charters Towers Regional Council Australia Day Awards Ceremony, with the winners announced on the day.

More information can be found here