Congratulations to all the winners of the Woollahra 2012 Citizenship Awards. The Awards were presented at a Community Leaders' Reception, hosted by the Mayor of Woollahra on March 28. Find out more information about this year's winners.

Bruce Bland, 2012 Woollahra Citizen of the Year, and the Mayor of Woollahra, Councillor Susan Wynne.  

Woollahra 2013 Citizenship Awards

There are so many amazing things happening in our community, and the Citizen of the Year Awards have been revamped in recognition of this. The Woollahra Citizenship Awards aim to celebrate the broad array of individuals and groups who have demonstrated excellent citizenship and contribution to the people of Woollahra and/or the wider community.

Residents are encouraged to nominate a community member who, through their efforts has improved the quality of life for others and is a role model for our community.

The Woollahra 2013 Citizenship Awards are now open for nomination, and will remain open until 31 December, 2012.

• Nominate an individual
• Nominate a school, group or organisation

Categories

Individual:

• Citizen of the Year Award

Group, school or individual:

• Most Innovative Community Project
• Most Innovative Community Cultural/Arts Initiative
• Contribution to the Environment
• Contribution to Community (Local or International)
• Seniors' Award
• Youth Award

Conditions and eligibility criteria

• Nominees must be residents of the Woollahra Municipality, and/or have a strong affiliation with a project or organisation in Woollahra.Nominations may be for groups or individuals.
• Nominees must be residents of the Woollahra Municipality, and/or have a strong affiliation with a project or organisation in Woollahra.
• Groups or individuals based in Woollahra may be nominated for work which benefits communities outside Woollahra.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted by individuals or groups.
• Awards are not available to Councillors, State or Federal politicians or Council Officers whilst still in office.
• Recipients of each local Awards category may be invited to attend and speak at Council functions and events during the year of receiving the Award.
• Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years.
• Nominees for the Youth Award must be under 25 years of age as at 1 January 2012.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated contribution to the community.
• A role model for the community.

For more information please contact:

Community Development Team
Telephone: 9391 7166
Fax: 9391 7044
Email: community@woollahra.nsw.gov.au