ABOVE: Winners of the 2023 Tweed Australia Day Awards were announced at Council’s ceremony in Tweed Heads in January this year. Below: Skateboarder Chloe Covell – who has been in France competing in the 2024 Olympic Games - was a joint winner of the Tweed Shire Sporting Achievement of the Year Award (Individual) in 2022.
Council is calling for nominations for next year’s Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards, inviting the community to recognise the exceptional contributions of local individuals and groups in the last 12 months.
Each year, Council’s Australia Day Awards celebrate the contributions of community members who give back, create positive change and make the Tweed an easy place to live and love.
Mayor Chris Cherry emphasised the importance of these awards in acknowledging the tireless efforts of community members.
"Our community is brimming with people who generously give their time and talents to enhance the quality of life in Tweed," Cr Cherry said.
"The Australia Day Awards are our chance to publicly celebrate their remarkable achievements and the positive impact they have."
Council will hold the next Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Friday 24 January 2025. The shift from the traditional Australia Day date of 26 January allows local governments flexibility in scheduling their events.
Nominations are open for the following categories:• Arts and Culture Award • Citizen of the Year • Community Event of the Year • Senior Ambassador • Sporting Achievement of the Year (individual and group) • Volunteer of the Year (individual and group) • Young Achiever in Community Service
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contributions in our community? Nominate them today via the online form available at tweed.nsw.gov.au/australia-day. The page also includes inspiring stories of last year’s winners.
Nominations close 4:30 pm Friday 11 October 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to honour the unsung heroes of Tweed Shire.
2023 Tweed Citizen of the Year Julie Lowe was recognised for her outstanding contributions to the Tweed community as Deputy Captain of Kingscliff Fire Station and founder of her own disability support service.
Photo 1: 2023 Tweed Australia Day AwardsCaption: Winners of the 2023 Tweed Australia Day Awards were announced at Council’s ceremony in Tweed Heads in January this year.
Photo 2: Skateboarder Chloe Covell Caption: Skateboarder Chloe Covell – who has been in France competing in the 2024 Olympic Games - was a joint winner of the Tweed Shire Sporting Achievement of the Year Award (Individual) in 2022.Photo 3: Julie Lowe 2023 Tweed Citizen of the Year Caption: 2023 Tweed Citizen of the Year Julie Lowe was recognised for her outstanding contributions to the Tweed community as Deputy Captain of Kingscliff Fire Station and founder of her own disability support service.
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