Our Australia Day awards program recognises the unsung heroes and community organisations who give their time and expertise to help others.

Meet the winners and nominees of Sutherland Shire 2024 Australia Day Awards

Award categories

Citizen of the Year

  • a Sutherland Shire citizen who has achieved the most distinguished performance and/or made the most outstanding contribution to the Shire community during the year.

Young Citizen of the Year

  • a Sutherland Shire citizen (25 or younger) who has achieved the most distinguished performance and/or made the most outstanding contribution to the Shire community during the year.

Community Group of the Year

  • an organised community group based in the Sutherland Shire, which has made the most outstanding contribution to the local community during the year.

Environmental Citizen of the Year

  • a Sutherland Shire citizen or community group which has made an outstanding environmental achievement in the local community.

Promotional Kit

Nominations for the 2025 your local hero will open in August 2024

Contact the Cultural, Civic and Major Events team