Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for the Camden community and deserves recognition?

Now is the perfect time to shine the spotlight on them with Council’s 2024 Australia Day Award nominations now open.

The annual awards recognise the outstanding efforts of residents who dedicate themselves to making a positive difference in our community.

Applications are now open for the following five categories:

• Camden Citizen of the Year– open to Camden residents aged 18 years or over at 31 December 2023, who have made a noteworthy contribution during 2023 and/or given outstanding service to the Camden community in a non-work-related capacity over several years;
• Young Citizen of the Year – open to Camden residents aged under 18 years as at 31 December 2023, who have given outstanding service and made a positive impact on the community in 2023 and/or longer;
• Sports Achievement Award – recognises a committed sportsperson, sporting team, coach, volunteer or official, whose actions inspire and encourage others whilst enriching the Camden community through sport, healthy living or physical activity. This category has no age restrictions;
• Community Group Award – recognises groups whose tireless work and close contact with the community encourages inclusivity and continues to make Camden an even better place to live; and
• Arts and Cultural Award – a person or group who have made an influential or valuable contribution to the Camden area through any art form, including drama, visual art, music, verse, dance, cultural heritage, expression, literature, film and multimedia.

Mayor of Camden, Cr Ashleigh Cagney, encouraged residents to nominate someone they admired.

“Earning an Australia Day award is a fantastic way for someone to have their name etched in history and recognised for their contributions to the Camden area,” she said.

“If you know someone who deserves that kind of recognition, make sure you pop in a nomination.”

Nominations close on Friday 5 January 2024.

To make a nomination, visit the Australia Day Nomination Form.