Australia Day Awards 2027

Nominations are now open for the 2027 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 Person Achievement Award (20 and under)
• Ossie & Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year
• Max & Mikie Maas Good Neighbour Award
• Ivan Towns Memorial Award
• Sports Person of the Year (all ages)
• Community Acheivers Award
• Creative Achievement Award
• Rising Star Award (12-24 years)
• Access and Inclusion
• Community Group of the Year
• Community Event of the Year

Nominations close 4pm, Monday, 30 November 2026.

>> Click here to download a Nomination Form <<

Please return completed nomination forms with appropriate supoorting 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

Australia Day Awards 2027 Ceremony

Winners will be anounced Monday, 25 January 2027.

Further details to be announced closer to date.