Each year our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of Australians through the various Australia Day Awards.
Do you know someone who has done countless volunteer hours for a service organisation, a local sporting or community group or an educational facility? Do you know someone who has an outstanding achievement in their work or studies?
The Hay Australia Day Committee invites you to nominate this individual for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award. The award is presented at the official Australia Day Ceremony held at the Hay Gaol on Australia Day, 26 January 2025.
Nominations are also invited for awards that recognise the contribution that many individuals and organisations make to their local community each year. Categories for 2025 Awards are:
Hay Citizen of the Year Award - To recognise an individual who has had an outstanding achievement in their work or studies, done countless volunteer hours for community groups and organisations, local sporting groups or the quiet achiever.
Young Citizen of the Year Award - The Hay Young Citizen of the Year Award recognises the achievements of an inspirational and outstanding person who makes Hay a better place to live. The recipient must be aged between 14 and 25 years of age.
Gavin Johnston Vocational Award - The Gavin Johnston Vocational Award recognises the achievements of an individual in our community who exemplifies outstanding commitment to his or her business or profession over a number of years.
Special Achievement Award - The Hay Special Achievement Award recognises the achievements of an inspirational and outstanding person who makes Hay a better place to live.
Nominations close 5pm Friday 13 December 2024
Nominations can be lodged via online forms , downloaded and submitted to Councils Administraion office, or pick up a nomination form from the Council Administation office at 134 Lachlan Street, Hay.
For further information on Australia Day Awards, please contact Council’s Deputy General Manager, Mark Dowling on 02 6990 1100.
Online Nomination Forms
Hay Citizen of the Year Award Nomination
Young Citizen of the Year Award Nomination
Gavin Johnston Vocational Award Nomination
Special Achievement Award Nomination
Downloadable Nomination Forms (.pdf)