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

  • Nominations OPEN on Friday 1 September 2023
  • Nominations CLOSES on Friday 13 October 2023
  • Winners announced on 26 January (Australia Day) 2024

Nominate your local hero

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 achievements in the local community.

Download the 2023 Promotional Kit

Meet the winners and nominees of Sutherland Shire 2023 Australia Day Awards

Contact the Cultural, Civic and Major Events team