Who will you nominate for an Australia Day award?

Nominations have opened for the 2022 Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day Awards.

Each year local individuals and organisations are recognised for their achievements and contributions to the community. Nominating is a simple way to thank and acknowledge generous and inspiring people.

Awards will be presented at Australia Day celebrations across the Shire on Wednesday 26 January 2022, and all nominees will be recognised for their achievements and contributions during the ceremonies.

Awards available in Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone districts are:

• Community Group of the Year.

• Citizen of the Year is awarded to a person or a couple, who are inspirational role models and have made significant contributions to the community.

• Young Citizen of the Year is open to a resident under the age of 25 years (as at 26 January 2022).

• Achiever and Young Achiever are open to residents who are inspirational achievers in any field including sport, culture, environment, professional or schooling.

• In Merriwa only, there are also awards for Sustainability in Business and Environmental Achievement.

The Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen, are chosen from the town winners.

Nomination forms are available from all Council Administration Offices and libraries and from can be downloaded below.

Australia Day Award Nomination Form

Nominations close Friday 29 October 2021