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Australia Day Awards (Council News Article August 2025)

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Nominations for the 2026 Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards will be opening soon. 

Do you know someone who is making a difference and deserves to be celebrated? 

Our annual Australia Day Awards are a chance to recognise individuals, groups or organisations that have made a positive difference in our community. 

Nominations across the following categories will be available: 

  • 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.

Nominations close on Monday 15 September. 

Read more about the Australia Day Awards or phone 8571 1000 for more information.