Nominations encouraged for 2026 Australia Day Awards
Published on 15 August 2025
Campbelltown residents are encouraged to recognise someone who has made a notable contribution in their community by nominating them for a 2026 Australia Day Award.
Nominations are open for the annual awards, which provide our community an opportunity to celebrate residents who go above and beyond, whether it be through academic success, achievements on the sporting field or meaningful contributions to our city.
Community groups are also being acknowledged for the great work they do in the local community.
“The Australia Day Awards recognise residents who have gone that extra mile in Campbelltown over the past 12 months,” Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound said.
“Our residents are known for their community spirit and for giving back, so it’s an honour to celebrate these incredible people who go above and beyond through this fantastic awards program,” Cr Lound said.
The Australia Day Awards program has expanded to eight categories this year, with the introduction of a new All Abilities Award. Nominations in this category are for individuals living with a disability who have gone above and beyond to achieve personally, or for the community as part of a broader activity or initiative.
The following categories will be on offer for the 2026 Australia Day Awards:
- Citizen of the Year.
- Young Citizen of the Year.
- Senior Citizen of the Year.
- Sports Award.
- Community Group Initiative of the Year.
- Diversity and Inclusion Award.
- Environmental Citizen of the Year.
- All Abilities Award (new).
Nominations for the 2026 Australia Day Awards will close on Monday 1 December 2025.
The award recipients will be announced at a civic ceremony at the Greg Percival Community Centre on Monday 26 January 2026.