Maribyrnong council has announced that the 2024 Civic Award nominations are now open.
Each year, council honours members of the community who have gone above and beyond to achieve a positive impact on Maribyrnong.
Council said it invites locals to nominate amazing everyday people who have made a positive difference in the community, to help others and improve the city.
This year, council has introduced a new award category, the LGBTIQA+ Award.
Which seeks to acknowledge outstanding achievement by a LGBTIQA+ individual or group who has celebrated and contributed to reinforcing the voice and presence of people who identify in the LGBTIQA+ community.
The award categories are the Citizen of the Year Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, Youth Leadership Award, Community Strengthening Award, Enterprise Maribyrnong Awards, Active Maribyrnong Sporting Award, Arts Award and the LGBTIQA+ Award
Residents can also nominate a local business for its contribution to Maribyrnong in one the following sub-categories, contribution to Business Community Award, innovative Business Award and new and Emerging Business Award.
Community members can nominate by completing the online nomination form, or by printing and completing the nomination form located in the related information section below.
Nominations will close Friday, November 24, at 5pm.
