Community Awards Nominations 2025
Each year Council acknowledges and celebrates inspiring members of our community who make ongoing contributions to the Shire.
Nominations are now open and close on 28 March 2025.
The following award categories are open for nominations of an individual or group:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Inclusive Communities Award
- Contribution to the Environment Award
- Contribution to Community Arts Award
- Contribution to Sports and Wellbeing Award
- Youth Leadership Award
- Community Event of the Year Award
Guidelines for nominations
For details on how to nominate a person or group for a Community Award and who is eligible to receive an award, read the nomination guide
Hard copies can be provided on request or collected from one of Council's offices.
Assessment
Submit a nomination
- Make sure you have reviewed the current Community Awards Nomination Guide in the section above.
- If this is your first time using Smarty Grants, you will be prompted to register before beginning your application.
- Once your application is complete, you will receive an automated email acknowledging successful submission.
Assistance is available on request.
All applications must be completed using the SmartyGrants platform. If you would like assistance, call us on (03) 5422 0216 or email grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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2024 Community Award Recipients
- Citizen of the Year winner: Tony Davis
- Connecting Communities Award winner: Riddells Creek 72 Hour Emergency Team
- Healthy People, Health Environment winner: Woodend Landcare
- Business and Tourism Award winner: Interval Art