2021 Civic Award nominations now open
Published on 30 October 2020
The annual Civic Awards provide the opportunity for our community to come together to recognise and congratulate the commitment of the many locals who go above and beyond to help build and strengthen our community and improve the lives of so many in the City of Maribyrnong.
2020 has been an incredibly challenging year with the devastating bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 Civic Awards are a great way to show our appreciation to the many wonderful individuals and businesses who have supported those in need in our community.
If you know someone in your community who has worked tirelessly towards making our community a great place to live, please nominate them for a Civic Award today so that we can all recognise and celebrate their wonderful achievements.
Individuals, businesses and organisations that have made significant contributions to our community and enriched the lives of others during the past 12 months are eligible in one of the seven Civic Award categories. All nominees must live, work, study or have some strong connection to the City.
Categories of nomination are:
Citizen of the Year Award
Nominate an inspirational role model that has made an outstanding contribution to the City of Maribyrnong in the area of community, health, education, environment, arts or sport.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Nominate an individual for their outstanding achievements as a volunteer. Youth Leadership Award Nominate an individual who is under the age of 25 (as at 31 December 2020) for their exceptional work.
Community Strengthening Award
Nominate a not-for-profit organisation for its outstanding work.
Enterprise Maribyrnong Awards
Nominate a local business for its contribution to the City of Maribyrnong in one the following sub-categories:
- Contribution to Business Community Award
- Innovative Business Award
- New and Emerging Business Award
Active Maribyrnong Sporting Awards
Nominate a Maribyrnong based club, team or individual involved with, or contributes to, community sport and recreation.
Arts Award
Nominate an individual, community group or organisation for outstanding contributions to the arts in the City of Maribyrnong.
Award recipients will be invited to attend a civic event to be held in early 2021 where they will be presented with their awards.
During the ceremony, the Mayor also awards the Mayoral Award to an individual, community group or organisation for outstanding contributions to the City and in the lives of others.
Nominations close 5pm, Friday 13 November 2020. For more information visit: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Civic-Awards
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