What is the Australia Day Awards?

Each year, Council celebrates the achievements and contributions of outstanding community members and groups through the City of Tea Tree Gully Australia Day Awards program.

Who should be nominated?

An individual or a group making an extraordinary contribution to the community, providing outstanding service over a number of years, or both.

Who can submit a nomination?

Anyone can submit a nomination.

How do I nominate a person or group?

Nominations must be submitted electronically via the official City of Tea Tree Gully Australia Day Awards form on Council’s website.

Can I nominate myself?

No. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Can I nominate someone who has been nominated before?

Yes, unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years.

When do nominations close?

Nominations close on 30 of October 2026.

How are winners selected?

Council’s Elected Members will consider all eligible nominees based on the selection criteria. They will shortlist nominees, and Council will select a single award recipient for each award category.

Can I attend the Awards Ceremony?

The Australia Day Awards are open for all to attend. Shortlisted nominees will be invited to attend City of Tea Tree Gully Australia Day Citizenship and Awards ceremony.

Does the nominee need to be a resident of the City of Tea Tree Gully?

No. Nominees are not required to be residents of the City of Tea Tree Gully. However, nominations should demonstrate how the individual, group or sporting club has positively impacted the City of Tea Tree Gully community.

What are the judges looking for?

The assessment panel considers factors such as:

• contribution to the community
• leadership and innovation
• the impact and scope of achievements
• length of service
• voluntary community involvement
• personal and professional achievements
• future positive impact on the community.