The Chin Wag October 21 2020

AUSTRALIA
DAY AWARD
NOMINATIONS
NOW OPEN
Western Downs Regional Council
is calling for residents to shine a
light on the tremendous work of
local groups and individuals in
their communities by nominating
them for the 2021 Australia Day
Awards.
Council is now accepting nominations for
the region’s most significant awards which
recognise the region’s local legends, talented
sportsmen and women, creative talents,
volunteer heroes and generous community
groups.
Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Paul
McVeigh said now is the time to show your
appreciation for those outstanding people in
the local community.
“It has been a challenging year for all so it’s
particularly important to give those who
work hard and deliver great work for their
community the pat on the back they deserve
by nominating them for our prestigious
awards,” Cr McVeigh said.
“Our community members are our loudest
advocates for what’s great about our region so
why not use that voice to recognise those who
put in the effort and dedication to help make
our region a better place.
“It doesn’t take long to fill out a nomination and
residents will have until midnight on Saturday
31 October 2020, so I would encourage anyone
and everyone who knows someone great to
get on board and work towards getting them
the recognition they deserve.”
Nominations are open for our six categories:
Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Local Volunteer of the Year
Local Creative Arts Award
Loca; Community Organisation
Achievement Award
Local Sports Award
Nominations are open until midnight Saturday
31 October 2020 with the winners to be
publicly announced when they receive their
awards at the annual Australia Day events in
our local communities.
For more information or to
nominate, visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/
australiadayawards2021.
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