Australia Day Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Gunnedah Shire Council is proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its citizens in the past 12 months through the Australia Day Awards. These awards recognise and honour outstanding individuals and groups in the Gunnedah Shire. The Australia Day Awards are significant as they acknowledge the strength, resilience, and capabilities of our community. Let’s celebrate our achievers and volunteers.
Award categories:
- Citizen of the Year (21 and over)
- Young Citizen of the Year (20 and under)
- Ossie & Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year
- Community and Cultural Achievement
- Max & Mikie Maas Good Neighbour Award
- Sports Person or Sports Team of the Year
- Ivan Towns Memorial Award - Coach of the Year
>> Click here to download the Australia Day Awards Nomination Form 2026 <<
Please return completed nomination forms with appropriate supporting documentation to:
Gunnedah Shire Council Events and Engagement Officer Nina Jordan
In person: Gunnedah Shire Council Administration Building, 63 Elgin Street, Gunnedah NSW 2380
Via email: council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
By post: PO Box 63, Gunnedah NSW 2380
Nominations close 4.00pm, Monday, 8 December, 2025.
Australia Day Awards Ceremony 2026
Thursday, 22 January, 2026.
Venue to be determined. Further details to be announced closer to date.
It is customary for the nominator(s) to organise a group for the Australia Day function in honour of their nominee. Award recipients will be announced and presented at this prestigious event.
