

Our Australia Day awards program recognises the unsung heroes and community organisations who give their time and expertise to help others.
- Nominations OPENED on Friday 23 September 2022
- Nominations CLOSED on Friday 2 December 2022
- Winners announced on Thursday 26 January (Australia Day) 2023
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
sin the local community.
Young Environmental Citizen of the Year
- a Sutherland Shire citizen or community group (25 or younger) which has made an outstanding environmental achievement
sin the local community during 2021/2022.