Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards

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

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

If you are interested in nominating, please contact austday@cgd.vic.gov.au

The Award winners for 2025 were announced at a special Awards Ceremony on 26 January 2025.

Awards Timeline
Applications for nominations open	To be confirmed
Applications for nominations close	To be confirmed
Panel review and assessment	To be confirmed
Reference and Police checks for finalists	To be confirmed
Finalists contacted (finalists remain confidential until the event)	To be confirmed
Greater Dandenong Awards Ceremony	Monday 26 January 2026

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Selection Procedure

Selection panel

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

The 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

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