Australia Day Awards

Each year, Council seeks nominations to recognise and reward exceptional individuals and groups who do outstanding work that makes a positive impact the Greater Dandenong community.

These amazing people are recognised for their work in areas such as community service, education, community engagement, the environment, civic participation, the arts and sports.

Award winners will be announced in the following categories on Australia Day, Friday 26 January 2024.

Greater Dandenong Award Categories include:

Community Leadership Award
Young Leader of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Sportsperson of the Year
Corporate Citizen of the Year
Community Group of the Year
Sustainability Award
Living Treasure Award
Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award

Nominations are Now Open

Complete Online Nomination Form

Download Hardcopy of Nomination Form - 14.7MB

Australia Day Awards Timelines
Applications for nominations open	4 September 2023
Applications for nominations close	27 October 2023
Panel review and assessment	30 October – 28 November 2023
Reference and Police checks for finalists	4 – 24 December 2023
Finalists contacted (finalists remain confidential until the event)	2 – 5 January 2024
Australia Day Awards event	Friday 26 January 2024

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Selection procedures

Selection panel

All nominations will be reviewed by the Australia Day Awards Assessment Panel. The panel consists of both Councillor and community representatives.

The Australia Day Awards Assessment Panel reserves the right to give multiple awards in a category or not to give an award if no suitable candidate has been nominated.

Withdrawal of an Award

Greater Dandenong City Council reserves the right to withdraw an award if further information on a recipient’s conduct draws the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards into disrepute.