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Do you know of someone who works hard for the City of Wanneroo community? Say thank you, by nominating them for a City of Wanneroo Australia Day Award.

These annual awards aim to recognise and thank people who have made a significant contribution to the City of Wanneroo community. 

Award Categories

  • City of Wanneroo Charles Searson Youth Award, presented to an individual under 25 years of age who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community.
  • City of Wanneroo Australia Day Award, presented to an individual over 25 years of age who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community.
  • City of Wanneroo Australia Day Community Group or Event Award, presented to an outstanding local community group or event.
  • City of Wanneroo Senior Award, presented to an individual over 65 years of age who has made outstanding contributions and/or has made a longstanding commitment to the local community.

Selection Criteria

Nominations should highlight the following qualities:

  • Nominee makes a significant positive contribution to the local community.
  • Nominee possesses leadership qualities.
  • Nominee is an active member of the local community.
  • Nominee is committed to enhancing the local community.

How to nominate

Nominations close Friday 8 November 2024

Nominate a community member for an Australia Day Award by completing an online nomination form, or by downloading a hard copy form and submitting it in-person or via mail to the City of Wanneroo.

Australia Day Award nomination form

Eligibility criteria

Nominees need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must be a resident of the City of Wanneroo, have coordinated a community event within the City, or be a member of a community group whose principal activities are conducted within the City.
  • Only one person (not a couple or group) may be nominated for individual categories.
  • Local government councillors and state and federal politicians are not eligible for nomination.