2025 Australia Day Awards

Nominations are now closed.  Winners will be published on Australia Day.

 

The Rockhampton Region Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievement and contribution of individuals and organisations in our Region.

These awards are an opportunity to publicly acknowledge those who have made an extraordinary contribution or are an outstanding achiever.

If you know of a person or community group dedicated to making the Rockhampton Region a better place, help us recognise their efforts and nominate them for a Rockhampton Region Australia Day Award 2025.

Award categories include: 

Citizen of the Year - Recognising those who have made a noteworthy contribution to the betterment of the Rockhampton Region and/or given outstanding service to the local community. Must be older than 30 years as at 26 January 2025.

Young Citizen of the Year - Recognising young people who have made a noteworthy contribution to the betterment of the Rockhampton Region and/or given outstanding service to the local community. Must be aged between 15 years and 30 years as at 26 January 2025.

Community Service Award - In recognition of individuals who have made a noteworthy contribution to the community or enhanced social interaction among the community through their involvement with community groups, charity organisations or similar.

Arts and Culture Award - This award recognises the significant achievement and dedication by an individual or group to the arts and promotes outstanding creative work in the Rockhampton Region.

Sportsperson of the Year - Recognising those who have an outstanding record of achievement in sport. Must be older than 12 years as at 26 January 2025.

Sports Official of the Year - Recognising those who have an outstanding record of achievement through their involvement within their club, organisation or committee in an executive position.

Community Initiative/Event - Recognising individuals, informal groups or formal organisations that have made a significant and beneficial contribution to the wellbeing or liveability of the Rockhampton Region through projects, activities or events. 

 

For further details on nominating, please contact Council:
Phone: 0749 329000   I  Email: enquiries@rrc.qld.gov.au