2025 Australia Day Awards

Each Australia Day, we acknowledge individuals who’ve made an outstanding contribution to our community with the Australia Day Awards. Nominations for the Australia Day Awards are now open. The closing date is before Thursday 12th December 2024.

Criteria for Eligibility for NOMINATIONS are as follows:

 Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year is a person over the age of 26 years old who has made a noteworthy contribution to the Warren Community during the year.

Young Citizen of the Year

The Young Citizen of the Year is a person under the age of 26 years old who has made a noteworthy contribution to the Warren Community during the year.

Community Services

Community Services would be a person who has made a valuable contribution to the Warren Community over a period of years.

Sportsperson of the Year

Sportsperson of the Year should be over 18 years of age and does not necessarily have to be a sportsperson themselves but may be somebody who has contributed in some way to a particular sport or sports.

Young Sportsperson of the Year

Young Sportsperson of the Year should be under 18 years of age or still attending school and does not necessarily have to be a sportsperson themselves but maybe somebody who has contributed in some way to a particular sport or sports.

Community Event 

Community Event is for a group of people who have arranged an event bringing promotion and betterment to Warren.

Young Achiever of the Year

The Young Achiever Award is to acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people throughout Warren Shire up to and including 20 years of age.

Business House of the Year 

This award is for a Business in Warren Shire that offers the best service and atmosphere for its customers.