Recognising our local heroes with Maribyrnong’s Civic Awards
Published on 12 November 2024
Civic Awards nominations are now open, providing an opportunity to recognise the local heroes and businesses that make our City uniquely Maribyrnong.
You can show your appreciation for those who have made a significant contribution to our community by nominating them in one of eight categories.
This year, the Youth Leadership Award has been renamed to honour Les Twentyman, in recognition of his lifelong advocacy for Victoria's most vulnerable communities, particularly in the area of youth justice.
Categories of nomination are:
Citizen of the Year Award
Nominate an inspirational role model that has made an outstanding contribution to the City of Maribyrnong in the area of community, health, education, environment, arts or sport.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Nominate an individual for their outstanding achievements as a volunteer.
Les Twentyman Youth Leadership Award
Nominate an individual who is under the age of 25 for their exceptional leadership work.
Community Strengthening Award
Nominate an individual or not-for-profit organisation for its outstanding work.
Enterprise Maribyrnong Awards
Nominate a local business for its contribution to the City of Maribyrnong in one of the following sub-categories:
- Contribution to Business Community Award
- Innovative Business Award
- New and Emerging Business Award
Active Maribyrnong Sporting Awards
Nominate a Maribyrnong based club, team or individual involved with, or contributes to, community sport and recreation.
Arts Award
Nominate an individual, community group or organisation for outstanding contributions to the arts in the City of Maribyrnong.
LGBTIQA+ Leadership Award
Nominate a LGBTIQA+ individual or group for their outstanding leadership achievements in the LGBTIQA+ community.
Award nominees will be invited to a civic event to be held in early 2025 where recipients will be presented with their awards.
During the ceremony, the Mayor also awards the Mayoral Award to an individual, community group or organisation for outstanding contributions to the City and in the lives of others.
Nominations close 5pm Friday 13 December 2024. For more information visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/CivicAwards2025
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