AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
2025 Australia Day Award Nominations are open!
Nominations will be both online and paper-based
The North Burnett Regional Council Australia Day Awards are a celebration of the contribution individuals, community groups and organisations make across our region.
The North Burnett Australia Day Awards recognise extraordinary citizens who have contributed to serving our community and region. The awards pay tribute to the special people in our community who continue to go above and beyond to help improve the lives of others and acknowledges their contribution and service across our diverse, friendly and strong communities.
Their contributions could be through involvement in local clubs, sporting groups, volunteering, charity work, business, cultural or youth groups or those who take on an advocating role to speak up for their community.
If you know of a person or community group who has made a difference to life in the North Burnett, say thanks and nominate them today for a North Burnett Australia Day Award.
Award Categories
north burnett citizen of the year
A person who has demonstrated vision, leadership, innovation or creativity, has been a positive role model for their peers/community/region and has shown significant and outstanding contributions to their community over a number of years.
Open to people older than 30 years of age as at 26 January in the award year. Nominees can live in any North Burnett community.
North burnett young citizen of the year
A young person who has demonstrated leadership, innovation or creativity, has shown outstanding achievement in their chosen field, is a role model that other young people can aspire to and has shown a significant contribution to the community.
Open to people 30 years of age or under on the 26 January in the award year. Nominees can live in any North Burnett community.
North burnett volunteer of the year
A person who has made a significant contribution to the community through their volunteering, has gone above and beyond in their service to others and contributes to a diverse, friendly and strong community.
Open to people of all ages. Nominees can live in any North Burnett community.
North burnett community organisation of the year
A group who has made an outstanding contribution to building a stronger and vibrant community, has enhanced meaningful connections and social wellbeing and is dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and visitors.
Community organisations may include North Burnett arts and cultural organisations, sporting organisations and charitable/not-for profit organisations, based in any North Burnett community.
Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact to the North Burnett.
north burnett cultural award
A person or group that has shown vision, leadership, innovation or creativity and has made an outstanding contribution bringing long or short-term benefits to the arts and/or cultural community of the North Burnett.
Open to people of all ages. Nominees can live in any North Burnett community.
north burnett sportsperson of the year
A person or team who has excelled in their sporting achievements, conducted themselves in the spirit of fair sportsmanship and has made a positive impact in their sport and community.
Open to people of all ages. Nominees can live in any North Burnett community.
north burnett service to sport
A person who has made a significant contribution to their sporting community over a number of years, and displays inspirational leadership, energy and enthusiasm in their role as a sports administrator, coach or official.
Open to people of all ages. Nominees can live in any North Burnett community across the region.
Local legend - one from each town of Biggenden, eidsvold, Gayndah, monto, mundubbera & mt perry
A person who has made an outstanding contribution to community, are leaders amongst their peers, is a positive role model and has helped build community spirit, resilience and identity in their community.
Open to people of all ages. An award will be issued for each community of Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto, Mundubbera and Mt Perry.
Key Dates
Nominations for the North Burnett Australia Day Awards open on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 and will close Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
Recipients will be announced at our regional Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony in Monto, on Sunday, 26 January 2025.
How to nominate
The North Burnett region is home to many outstanding achievers, and we need your help to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a 2025 Australia Day Award.
- By downloading a paper-based nomation form (click on the award category)
- Collect a nomination form at one of friendly Customer Service and Library Centres
- Online form via SmartyGrants.
To being your nomination, select the award category.
nomination tips and important information
previous award Winners
2024 australia day award winners
The North Burnett community celebrated and acknowledged humble, courageous, generous, and talented award winners across the areas of sport, creative arts, culture, volunteering, active citizenship, and community in Biggenden on Friday, 26 January 2024.
Award winners from 2016
View Australia Day Award Winners by clicking here.
Please contact us on 1300 696 272 if you would like information on award recipients prior to 2016.