2026 Shellharbour Community & Australia Day Awards
Nominations are now open!
Shellharbour’s highest civic honour. Who will be our 2026 Citizen of the Year?
Shellharbour City Council’s Community and Australia Day Awards recognise exceptional people and groups who strengthen our city. We celebrate compassion, generosity, bravery and outstanding service.
Who can be nominated
Residents, community groups and local businesses with a clear connection to Shellharbour are eligible. We are seeking people who have made a significant positive impact on our community. Their contribution may come from many years of service or from a single remarkable act. For detailed criteria and examples, see the categories below.
What to include in a nomination
Tell us all about them! Describe what the nominee/s did, what impact it had and when. Explain the difference their actions made for people, groups or the community. Include evidence where you can such as results, testimonials, photos, media coverage, awards or data. Provide contact details for a referee who can verify the contribution. Share their story and help us honour excellence in Shellharbour.
How to nominate
- Read the category information on this page
- Read the 2026 Community Awards Terms and Conditions.
- Prepare your application information
- Submit your nominate online by 11.59pm, Sunday 30 November 2025.
Click here to submit your nomination form.
2026 Award Categories
- 2026 Citizen Of The Year
- 2026 Young Citizen of the Year
- 2026 Athlete of the Year
- 2026 Young Athlete of the Year
- 2026 Service to Sports
- 2026 Community Group of the Year
- 2026 Community Capacity Builder
- 2026 Volunteer of the Year
- 2026 Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
- 2026 Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion