Each year Banana Shire Council hosts the Australia Day Awards to recognise the exceptional contributions, leadership and achievements within the Shire. Nominations are now open for the 2023 Banana Shire Australia Day Awards.

• Nominations may be submitted by individuals, groups or organisations. Self nominations are also accepted.
• Nominations are recieved via the dedication nomination form, available for download below.

Key Dates

Nominations Extended! Closing date is now 8:00am Monday 28 November 2022

Awards Ceremony: 9:00am Thursday 26 January 2023, Jambin Recreation Grounds (details TBC)

Award Categories

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Cultural
• Junior Cultural
• Volunteer of the Year
• Senior Sportsperson
• Junior Sportsperson
• Sports Coach, Official, and/or Administrator
• Community Group or Team
• Community Event of the Year

Nomination Forms

Download the 2023 Banana Shire Australia Day Awards Information Pack

Download the 2023 Banana Shire Australia Day Awards Nomination Form

Enquiries and Assistance

For further information regarding the Banana Shire Australia Day celebrations or for assistance in completing a nomination, please contact Council's Australia Day Working Group.

Phone: 07 4992 9500
Email: enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au
More Information: www.banana.qld.gov.au/community/australia-day