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Posted on Wednesday 23rd of October, 2024,
Greater Shepparton City Council is calling on individuals, groups and organisations to nominate a resident of Greater Shepparton who has made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, given outstanding service to the local community and/or impacted on the local community over a number of years.
Nominations for the 2025 Community Citizenship Awards are now open. Residents from, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie, Murchison and Shepparton can be nominated for an Award across the following seven categories:
Nominations for the 2025 Greater Shepparton Community Citizenship Awards close Monday 25 November 2024. Nominations for Murchison close on Monday 18 November due to an external judging process.
Greater Shepparton City Council Director Sustainable Development, Geraldine Christou, highlighted the importance of these Awards and encouraged residents to nominate outstanding local citizens who make a difference in the community.
“These Awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the efforts of remarkable community members and give them the recognition they deserve,” she said.
“We all know someone who steps up in times of need, or takes time out of their day to make a positive impact on their community. A nomination for the 2025 Citizenship Awards would be a wonderful way to show them gratitude for their hard work.”
Award winners will be announced on 26 January 2025 with the overall winner being announced at the Greater Shepparton Citizenship Awards ceremony to be held on 29 January 2025.
Nomination forms are available online through our website here.
You can also deliver, mail or email the nomination form following the steps below:
Greater Shepparton City Council, Major Events Team
90 Welsford Street
SHEPPARTON
Greater Shepparton Australia Day Committee
C/O Greater Shepparton City Council
Locked bag 1000
Welsford Street
SHEPPARTON VIC 3632
events@shepparton.vic.gov.au
For further information, please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
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