“It is important to recognise the work of our fellow citizens and I encourage every community member to get involved and nominate someone,” she said.
“Citizen of the Year awards is the perfect opportunity for us to reward those residents who work hard to support our local community.
“Australia is a great country of volunteers and our City is brimming with talented individuals. We all know someone who could be nominated.”
Previous recipients have included Michael Hahn, who took Drummoyne Water Polo from a social second division club to a National League team and Marie Piccin, a local restaurant owner, community leader and event M.C.
Nominees may be respected volunteers, social advocates, accomplished sporting representatives or business professionals who work above and beyond to create sustainable improvements for our community.
Awards will be presented to our most outstanding community members in the following categories:
The awards are open to residents or those affiliated with local groups or associations. Young Citizen of the Year award is open to residents 12-24 years of age (as at 26 January 2017) and Citizen of the Year is open to residents 25 years and over (as at 26 January 2017).
Nominations close Friday, 25 November 2016 and the awards will be presented on Australia Day, 2017. You can nominate online at .