Our community is driven by the energy and passion of so many outstanding people. We acknowledge that our Shire is a better place because of the contribution of these unique people, so why not nominate someone you know for a Bass Coast Shire Council Australia Day Award?

Award nominations are now open for the 2012 Awards and applications can be submitted up to 31 October 2011. The Awards are open to a person, family or community event that has made a positive contribution to the Bass Coast community.

There are several categories to consider and these are: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sports Person of the Year, Arts and Cultural Ambassador of the Year, Environmental Ambassador of the Year, Community Event of the Year, and Family Achievement Award (for at least two people from the same family).

In my experience, past recipients of the Awards are truly grateful to receive recognition from their nominees, and the Shire.
This Award is also about the contributions the Award recipients make as Australians. Award recipients are invited to participate in key Council events such as Citizenship Ceremonies, and demonstrate the civic minded role models we have within our community.

To make an Award nomination for the person, family or event you think deserves it, download a nomination form from our website, or contact Council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Winners will be announced at the Bass Coast Shire Council Australia Day celebrations on Thursday, 26 January 2012.