Australia Day Awards - nominations open

16th November 2022

BARRABA AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Australia Day is an opportunity for all Australians to come to together and celebrate contemporary Australia while showcasing our diverse culture and recognising our history. While Australia Day means different things to different people, it is a day that welcomes everyone to reflect on their Australian experience – their past, present and future. ‘Australia Day - Everyone, every story’ showcases these personal snapshots to celebrate all the stories that make our country great.

Nominations

Nominations for the 2022 Australia Day Awards will be open from 9:00am Tuesday 1 November, until 4:00pm Wednesday 30 November 2022. Nomination forms are on the Tamworth Council Website.

Australia Day Awards 2023 Terms and Conditions - BARRABA
Citizen of the Year, Frank Darlington Young Achiever, and Community Event of the Year Award Conditions
a) All residents of Barraba and district are eligible to be nominated, as are events conducted within Barraba and district.
b) The Citizen of the Year Award may be presented to an eligible resident who has given outstanding service or achievement to the community in the 2022 calendar year. The service shall be voluntary and not conducted in the course of normal employment.

  1. c) The Frank Darlington Young Achiever Award may be presented to an eligible resident (23 years or under) who has made a contribution to the community or has had an outstanding achievement over a number of years. The service shall be voluntary and not conducted in the course of normal employment.
    d) If you are aware that your nominee has made a significant contribution to the community, within other organisations, please add this to your nomination form.
    e) An Award may be presented for a community event held in Barraba and district which had significant community impact or involvement of the community during the past 12 months.
    f) Nominees cannot have received a Citizen of the Year, Frank Darlington Young Achiever of the Year Award or Community Event within the past 5 years.
    g) The Selection Committee and Tamworth Regional Council reserve the right not to present an Award.
    h) Awards will not be granted posthumously.

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