Ballarat Australia Day Community Awards

Ballarat Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year is someone who has made an outstanding, but often quiet, contribution to our community and region. It could be over a lifetime, or as a result of a specific event or of need. This may include a range of activities or interests such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and well-being of a community. Nominate someone who has inspired you, often the unsung heroes who give and give, expecting nothing in return but are making a real impact. 

Please note: Nominees must be an Australian citizen within the Ballarat municipality.

Ballarat Young Citizen of the Year 

The Young Citizen of the Year is a young emerging leader who is making a real difference in their community. Someone already showing leadership, passion and commitment to giving to our community, even as they are still starting on their journey. They may be committed to bringing positive change, to bringing political and social change and moving towards becoming a local, state, or national leader of the future. Support them on their journey by recognising and rewarding their efforts.  

Please note: Nominees must be under 25 years of age on 26 January 2025, and an Australian citizen within the Ballarat municipality.

Community Event of the Year

This is a chance to recognise Ballarat's community events and celebrate the things that make Ballarat a great place to live. Opportunities to get together and celebrate communities, our region, multiculturalism and what makes Ballarat a wonderful place.   

The Community Event of the Year Award is presented to the group or person who has staged the most outstanding community activity, either small or large, and held between 30 October 2023 - 29 October 2024. 

Please note: To be eligible, the person or group must be Australian Citizens.

Download and fill out the nomination form:

1. Nomination for Citizen of the Year Award 2025
2. Nomination for Young Citizen of the Year Award 2025
3. Nomination for Community Event of the Year Award 2025

or Collect a hard copy in person from: 

• City of Ballarat Customer Service, The Phoenix, 25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.

Return your nomination form by 5pm Monday 25 November 2024

• by email: civicsupport@ballarat.vic.gov.au
• In person: City of Ballarat Customer Service, The Phoenix, 25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 
• By post:
  Attention: Civic Support
  Ballarat Community Awards
  City of Ballarat 
  PO Box 655, Ballarat, VIC 3353

For any enquiries please contact the Civic Support Team:

• Phone: Rachel, Acting Coordinator Civic Support on 0417 498 256
• Email: civicevents@ballarat.vic.gov.au