Australia Day awards launched

MEDIA RELEASE 29 September 2023

Australia Day awards launched

The search is on for the next Bathurst Citizen of the Year.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Jess Jennings said Council has reviewed the Australia Day awards and the Living Legends program and is launching a new suite of Australia Day awards.

“This Australia Day, we will recognise Bathurst’s Citizen of the Year, along with our Living Legends, the Event of the Year Awards and the Youth Arts Awards.

“The Citizen of the Year award is now open for nominations. The award will recognise the outstanding achievement and contribution made by a member of the community to the Bathurst Local Government Area,” Cr Jennings said.

“The Citizen of the Year award will now be administered by Council as part of the Australia Day activities. For many years, 2BS has supported the Citizen of the Year award and we thank them for the role they have played in selecting and recognising the outstanding contribution of individuals who have been named Citizen of the Year.”

“Living Legends will now also be recognised on Australia Day, moving from its traditional Proclamation Day timeframe. Criteria for the Legends nomination process remain the same.”

“Given that the Legends program also recognises the commitment and dedication of community members, it is a natural fit to bring this award in line with the Citizen of the Year award as part of our Australia Day celebrations.

“The Event of the Year awards have also been refreshed with a new category added. Awards will be presented for the Destination Event of the Year, the Community Event of the Year; and an additional category which will be presented to the most outstanding New Event of the Year,” Cr Jennings said.

The Jo Ross Memorial Award, Heritage Trust awards and the Youth Arts Awards will also return in 2024.

For more information on the awards, the nomination criteria and timelines, visit Council’s website.

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