2026 Australia Day Awards - Nominations

2026 Australia Day Awards Nominations 

Each Australia Day, we acknowledge individuals who’ve made an outstanding contribution to our community with the Australia Day Awards. 

Nominations for the Australia Day Awards are OPEN. 

The closing date is before Thursday, 11th December 2025.

Download the nomination Online Form

Criteria for Eligibility for NOMINATIONS are as follows:

Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year is a person over the age of 25 years old who has made an outstanding contribution to the Warren Community during the year.

Young Citizen of the Year

The Young Citizen of the Year is a person under the age of 25 years old who has made an outstanding contribution to the Warren Community during the year.

Community Services

Community Service would be a person, group or organisation who has made a considerable contribution to the Warren Community over a period of years.

Sportsperson or Sporting Organisation of the Year

Sportsperson or Sporting Organisation of the Year should be over 18 years of age and does not necessarily have to be a sportsperson or sporting organisation themselves but may be somebody who has contributed in some way to a particular sport or sports. This award is open to sportspersons, volunteers, teams or sporting organisations.

Young Sportsperson or Team of the Year

Young Sportsperson or Sporting Organisation of the Year should be under 18 years of age and does not necessarily have to be a sportsperson or sporting organisation themselves but may be somebody who has contributed in some way to a particular sport or sports. This award is open to sportspersons, volunteers, teams or sporting organisations.

Community Event of the Year

Community event of the Year recognises a successful Community Event or Project that benefits or promotes the Warren Community.

Young Achiever of the Year

The Young Achiever Award is to acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people throughout Warren Shire under the age of 25 years old.

Business House of the Year 

The Business House of the Year Award recognises outstanding businesses and individuals in the Warren Shire.