Australia Day Awards

Our annual Australia Day Awards provide the chance to acknowledge local residents, whether they have excelled academically, in the sporting arena or have performed a great service to the community. Community groups are also acknowledged for their contribution to the City of Campbelltown.

Nominations for this year have now closed.

Award categories

Citizen of the Year

Nominees aged 26 years and over as at 31 December 2024. They must either live, work or study in Campbelltown local government area and have either made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.

Young Citizen of the Year

Nominees aged 25 years and under as at 31 December 2024. They must either live, work or study in Campbelltown local government area and have either made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.

Senior Citizen of the Year

Nominees aged 65 years or older as at 31 December 2024. They must live in the Campbelltown local government area and have either made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.

Sports Award

Recognises the work of an individual that has devoted time, energy and passion to sporting pursuits in the Campbelltown local government area. This contribution can occur as an athlete, volunteer, supporter or anyone who has links to the various sporting groups and clubs in Campbelltown. The individual must have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.

Community Group Initiative of the Year

Local community groups or other non-profit organisations within the Campbelltown local government area that have made significant contributions to the welfare of people, the quality of life, the arts, science, engineering, the environment or other fields of endeavor.

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Recognises an individual or group that has shown outstanding and innovative contributions that promote social inclusion, acceptance and understanding of human diversity in the Campbelltown local government area.

Environmental Citizen of the Year

Recognises the work of an individual, group or organisation that has devoted time, energy and passion to the Campbelltown local government area environment. This contribution can occur in the year prior to the award being presented or as recognition of a longstanding commitment or service to the Campbelltown environment.

Nominations are now closed

Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards have closed. Nominations for the 2026 Australia Day Awards will open in mid 2025.

Enquiries: 02 4645 4261

Things to note

All nominations will be processed and reviewed with the eligibility criteria in mind
We ask that you provide as much detail as possible on your nomination - the more information and examples you provide the better.
You may be asked to provide further information about your nomination
Please ensure you provide a valid contact phone number and email address for yourself and the person that you are nominating.

Eligibility

Nominees are not eligible if they:

Do not live or work in the Campbelltown local government area
Are a previous recipient of an Award in the same category
Are a recipient of Australian and Imperial Honours
Are a member of the Australia Day Awards selection panel
Are an elected representative e.g. MPs, Councillors
Are a Campbelltown City Council staff member.

Related Information

This event is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

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2025 Australia Day Award winners

Beth Godwin was awarded the Citizen of the Year Award in recognition of her tireless community work and volunteering.

Zara Whitney was named Young Citizen of the Year
Senior Citizen of the Year was awarded to Judith Trimboli
Bradbury Preschool was awarded Environmental Citizen of the Year
The Sports Award went to Aleksandra Stoilova
Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society was awarded Community Group Initiative of the Year
The Diversity and Inclusion Award went to Tipi Kato

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