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Time running out to nominate for Australia Day awards

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 City Council’s Team Leader Tourism and Events Anthony Nicolaci 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,” Mr Nicolaci 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 2016 awards.”

Nomination forms are available from Council’s Welsford St office, online greatershepparton.com.au, from Australia Day committee members or by contacting Council on 5832 9700.

Nominations closed for Murchison on 21 November 2015 and for the other towns on 1 December 2015.

If you have previously experienced difficulties submitting your Australia Day nomination via email please re-send to; megan.treacy@shepparton.vic.gov.au