Australia Day Each year the residents of Cessnock Local Government Area are invited to nominate fellow citizens for the Cessnock Local Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards aim to recognise outstanding achievement during the past year and/or contribution to the local community over a number of years.
A concern for the environment and our heritage, desire for prosperity with a share for all, participation in sport, cultural diversity, the importance of strong community values and supports systems, a keen sense that we have our own contribution to make on the world stage - these are all considered among the key factors in the national identity. Outstanding achievement or contribution towards these shared values is the basis of the Awards. Any individual or organisation can make a nomination.
These unique individuals have given their time freely for numerous organisations throughout the LGA and are always the first to offer support and assistance to the members of the community.
Australia Day celebrations which are held on 26 January each year are an opportunity to recognise our community achievements, and to enjoy the artistic talents of our City’s youth, welcome our new citizens and to meet our Australia Day Ambassador.
Nominations for the 2012 Australia day Awards. Nominations are Closed.
Herbert Leslie Elvin
For dedication, commitment and outstanding contribution over the years in helping to bridge the gap between our present society and our original landowners through the medium of art.
Emily Angwin
For outstanding commitment and dedication to working with young people in the Cessnock Local Government Area.
Cessnock Rugby League Centenary Celebrations
The Ben Ean Winery – The Old Still House
Companion Credit Union
Ruth Gorton, Norm and Audrey Brown, Lorraine Wilks, Alan Gray, Jack Wright, Coalfields United Amateur Swimming Club
Myra Hill, James Price
This Award will be presented to the citizen judged to have made the most outstanding contribution to the City of Cessnock during the preceding year and must be 26 years or older on 26 January of the year the award is presented.
This Award is presented to the young citizen of the City judged to have been the outstanding achiever during 2009.
Nomination for this Award is open to all residents of the City of Cessnock and they must be under 26 years of age on 26 January 2010.
The City of Cessnock Event of the Year Award is presented to acknowledge outstanding achievement in conducting an outstanding event or events in the Cessnock community during the past year. The event will have been of benefit to the community or to specific community groups. Events to be considered could be from such areas as cultural, social, education, environment and sport. The benefits will be measured in ways additional to financial. The criteria for this Award are consistent with those outlined in the other Cessnock Australia Day Awards.
This Award is given to person/s or group/s for outstanding sports achievement and for their contribution to the Sports in the local area.
This Award is achieved by individuals, groups or organisations that care about the local environment. The environment is an important issue in this City and this Award is offered to individuals or groups who have displayed personal commitment to the preservation and enhancement of our lands, usually through physical accomplishment.
This Award provides the opportunity to acknowledge and reward excellence in a variety of areas including the restoration/renovation of older buildings and projects which contribute to public awareness and protection of heritage throughout the Local Government Area. Given the varying nature of conservation works, projects are classified under the following categories:
The recipients of these Awards are individuals or groups, who have helped through their commitment to bind this community together into a community in which we can be proud to live.
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