Snowy Valleys Australia Day Awards Includes New Environmental Category
Published on 30 October 2019
Snowy Valleys Council and the Australia Day Council of NSW are inviting nominations for the 2020 Snowy Valleys Australia Day Awards including a new environmental champion category.
Recognising outstanding efforts by individuals or organisations to preserve the environment, reduce litter and improve recycling the unique environmental champion award is being run in partnership with Return and Earn.
Mayor Cr James Hayes says the new environmental award is a fantastic addition to the Snowy Valleys awards categories.
“The winner of this local environment award will also go into the running for the State award that includes $5,000 from Return and Earn towards their community initiative,” he said.
Cr Hayes is encouraging everyone to get involved in nominating deserving community members and groups for the inaugural Snowy Valleys Australia Day Awards.
”Australia Day is a time where we can all celebrate and recognise the achievements and dedication of locals that make the Snowy Valleys Region such a beautiful place to live,” he said.
“Our wonderful part of the country is home to a wide range of fascinating and diverse people from many backgrounds and cultures and it is so important that we encourage community involvement and volunteering by acknowledging those who go above and beyond for their communities”.
Nominations are now open for the Snowy Valleys Australia Day Awards in the following categories:
- Snowy Valleys Citizen of the Year – recognises individuals aged 30 and over who have made an outstanding contribution to the Snowy Valleys community over many years.
- Snowy Valleys Young Citizen of the Year - recognises individuals aged 16-30 who have made an inspirational contribution to the Snowy Valleys community.
- Snowy Valleys Service to the Community - recognises individuals or organisations who have made a noteworthy contribution to the Snowy Valleys community
- Snowy Valleys Sports Person of the Year - recognises individuals who have achieved sporting success representing their club or association at regional, state level or above.
- Snowy Valleys Sports Team of the Year - recognises sporting groups who have achieved sporting success at a representative level for their club or association at regional, state level or above.
- Snowy Valleys Environmental Champion of the Year - recognises individuals or organisations championing litter reduction and/or environmental initiatives in the Snowy Valleys community.
To nominate a member of your local community for a Snowy Valleys Australia Day award visit www.svc.nsw.gov.au/Australia-Day-Award-Nominations or pick up a copy from Council Libraries and Council Customer Service Centres in Tumbarumba and Tumut.
The closing date for nominations is 5pm on Friday 6 December 2019.
For more information contact Council’s Events Officer on 6941 2552 or email
[email protected].