Australia Day Awards - Nomination Form

Nominations for the Australia Day Awards can be made for residents of Greater Shepparton who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, given outstanding service to the local community and/or impacted on the local community over a number of years.

For more information, contact Council on 03 5832 9700.

Please see the eligibility requirements listed below and complete the printable form or the online form to submit your nomination.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be Australian Citizens.
• Nominees must be residents of the Greater Shepparton municipality.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted.
• Nominees for Greater Shepparton Young Citizen of the Year must be aged under 30 years of age on 26 January 2027.
• Nominees for Greater Shepparton Senior Citizen of the Year and the Seniors Sports Award must be aged 65 years or over on 26 January 2027.
• Nominees for Greater Shepparton Junior Sports Awards must be aged under 18 years on 26 January 2027.
• Unsuccessful nominees may be renominated in subsequent years.
• Nominees are only eligible for nomination in their area of residence. These areas include, Shepparton, Mooroopna & District, Tatura & District, Murchison, Toolamba, Arcadia and Dookie. Check you are completing the correct form. (Further clarification of these areas is listed on page 4 of the guidelines available during the nomination period below.)
• Community groups within Greater Shepparton will be eligible for consideration under ‘Community Event of the Year'.
• All nominations must be made via the official Greater Shepparton Australia Day Nomination Form or via the online application form, both available below.

Printable Nomination Form & Guidelines

Online Nomination Form