Nominate your Local Legend

It is time to nominate your Local Legend!

The Local Legends Awards nominations are now open and the community is being encouraged to put forward individuals and organisations that have made outstanding achievements and contributions to the community of the Tamworth region this year.

Tamworth Region Mayor, Russell Webb commented that it is great to see these annual awards return for the second year and give community members the recognition they deserve.

“I encourage everyone to head to our website and nominate an organisation or person that is making a difference in our community. It is important to recognise and celebrate the people who go the extra mile to make our region a better place and these awards serve that purpose.”

The award ceremony will be a semi-formal event at the Tamworth Town Hall at 10am Thursday 24 November, 2022.

The award categories are:

• Access Award (Individual);
• Access Award (Business or Community);
• Volunteer of the Year Award (Youth, 24 years and under);
• Volunteer of the Year Award (Adult, 25 to 64 years);
• Volunteer of the Year Award (Adult, 65 years and older);
• Excellence in Sustainability Award (Community and/or Individual);
• Excellence in Performing Arts Award (Community and/or Individual);
• Excellence in Visual Arts Award (Community and/or Individual);
• Community Inclusion Award (Community and/or Individual);
• Local Legend of the Year, and
• Gift of Time Recognition.

Nominations for the Local Legends Awards are open from 9am Monday 19 September to 5pm Tuesday 18 October, 2022.

Nominations must be completed online at: www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/local-legends-awards

Anyone unable to complete the form online is encouraged to seek the assistance of a friend, family member, colleague or support person in the first instance. If this cannot be achieved community members are encouraged to visit their local library or community centre, or call the Tamworth Regional Council customer service number on (02) 6767 5555.