Citizenship Awards - Nomination Form

Nominations for the 2024 Citizenship Awards (formerly Australia Day Awards) opened on Thursday 9 November 2023.

For more information, contact Council on 03 5832 9700.

Nominations are now closed.

Please note: Nominations for Murchison closed on Monday 4 December 2023, due to an external judging process.

Please see the eligibility requirements listed below.

About the change from Australia Day Awards

Greater Shepparton City Council recognises that Australia Day, held on 26 January, is Australia’s national day. Following extensive community consultation, Council resolved to continue advocating to the Australian Government to change the date of Australia Day, and to cease conducting its own Australia Day activities on the 26 January date.

Visit our 26 January page for more information, including Frequently Asked Questions and information about the community consultation process.

Eligibility

  • Nominees must be Australian Citizens.
  • Nominees must be residents of the Greater Shepparton municipality.
  • Self nominations will not be accepted.
  • Nominees for Greater Shepparton Young Citizen of the Year must be aged under 30 years of age on 26 January 2024.
  • Nominees for Greater Shepparton Senior Citizen of the Year and the Seniors Sports Award must be aged 65 years or over on 26 January 2024.
  • Nominees for Greater Shepparton Junior Sports Awards must be aged under 18 years on 26 January 2024.
  • Unsuccessful nominees may be renominated in subsequent years.
  • Nominees are only eligible for nomination in their area of residence. These areas include, Shepparton, Mooroopna & District, Tatura & District, Murchison, Toolamba, Arcadia and Dookie. Check you are completing the correct form. (Further clarification of these areas is listed on page 4 of the printable form available below.)
  • Community groups within Greater Shepparton will be eligible for consideration under ‘Community Event of the Year'.
  • All nominations must be made on this official Greater Shepparton Australia Day Nomination Form or via the online application form, both available below.