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Posted on Monday 22nd of September, 2014,
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Australia Day Awards and Greater Shepparton City Council is urging residents in the municipality to nominate our hardworking community members.
Nominations are sought for Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year (aged under 30) and Community Event of the Year for Arcadia, Dookie, Mooroopna, Murchison, Shepparton, Tatura and Toolamba.
Nominations are also sought for other categories including sports, education and community service awards
Greater Shepparton Mayor Jenny Houlihan encouraged residents to nominate friends, neighbours or colleagues who had volunteered their time to make a difference to their community.
“We all know people who just get out there and make things happen, lend a hand when the chips are down or go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to supporting other people, a cause or the community,” Cr Houlihan said.
“Council’s Australia Day Awards are a fitting tribute for these quiet achievers, and I urge anyone who has ever thought someone’s contribution deserves some recognition to nominate them for the 2015 awards.”
The 2014 Greater Shepparton Citizen of the Year winner Barry Campbell said “It was lovely to receive an Australia Day award; I was very humbled by the experience.”
“There are so many worthy people in our community, who work hard, these people help keep the community together. I encourage you to nominate them for an Australia Day award.”
Nomination forms are available from Council’s Welsford St office, online www.greatershepparton.com.au, from Australia Day committee members or by contacting Council on 5832 9700.
Nominations close for Murchison on 21 November 2014 and for the other towns on 1 December 2014.
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