Criteria
Freeman of the City Criteria
To be considered for a Freeman of the City award, it must be demonstrated that nominees:
- promote and foster pride in and recognition of outstanding achievements, which advance our national goals and values
- develop an appreciation of the diversity and depth of personal and community achievement
- promote and recognise community cohesiveness and concern for members of the community
- provide roles models for all Australians
- recognises, celebrates and says thank you to those who have ‘made a difference’, those who achieve their best and those who serve others
- recognises and celebrates those individuals who stand above the everyday and mark the extraordinary in our society, it recognises the achievements, services and contributions valued by all Australians