Young citizen of the year - Nomination form

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Nominations close Friday 11 December 2020. 

Young Citizen of the Year

The Young Citizen of the Year Award is awarded to an individual for their contribution to the Maitland Local Government Area. A maximum of one Young Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually on Australia Day.

Should the Australia Day Awards Committee not receive any suitable nominations for the Citizen of the Year and/or the Young Citizen of the Year Award, the Australia Day Awards Committee will be under no obligation to present an award in either category.

Award eligibility

  • Nominees must reside in the Maitland Local Government Area.
  • Nominees must be an Australian Citizen.
  • Nominees cannot be a previous awards recipient.
  • Nominees cannot nominate themselves.
  • Nominees must be under the age of 25 years as at 26 January each year (for Young Citizen of the Year Award only).

Award criteria

Nominees must be an individual who significantly contributes in areas such as education, conservation, culture, environment, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment or any other area that contributes to the advancement or wellbeing of the Maitland community.

Nominees must be an inspirational role model for the community.

Achievements can be a single outstanding achievement in the last year or numerous achievements over many years.

The most important criteria the judging panel considers are results, good citizenship, determination, creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and a demonstrated search for excellence.

General information

  • The decision of the Australia Day Awards Committee is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.

  • The Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year Awards will be announced and presented at the Australia Day function on 26 January each year.

  • An individual or an organisation may make nominations.
  • The Australia Day Awards Committee will be the judging panel and comprises the Mayor, two Councillors, the General Manager or his nominee and up to three community representatives.
  • Should the Australia Day Awards Committee not receive any suitable nominations for the Citizen of the Year and/or the Young Citizen of the Year Award, the Australia Day Awards Committee will be under no obligation to present an award in either category.
  • Nominations can be made online following the link below, by printing the nomination form and sending to Council or by requesting a form by calling 02 4934 9712.