Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards

Each year, Greater Dandenong seek your 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. 

The Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards nominations open annually, and Award winners are announced at a special ceremony each year on 26 January.

2026 Greater Dandenong Award Categories included:

• 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 for the 2026 Awards closed at 11.59pm on Friday 26 September 2025.

Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards Ceremony 2026

The ceremony was held on Monday 26 January 2026 at Springvale City Hall to welcome 100 new citizens to Greater Dandenong and celebrate our Greater Dandenong Australia Day Award recipients for their incredible contributions to our community.

Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards Nominations 2027

The applications for the 2027 Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards nominations will open later this year.