Give a shout out to a quiet achiever with an Australia Day award

Nominations are now open for Scenic Rim's 2025 Australia Day Awards which offer an opportunity to provide a shout out to the region's quiet achievers who give their time and their talents to their local community.

Celebrating the contribution of the Scenic Rim's grassroots groups and community champions, the awards will be presented in four categories recognising those who make a positive difference to the lives of others. 

Scenic Rim's Community Arts and Culture Portfolio Councillor Kerri Cryer said the awards provided an opportunity for members of the wider community to thank those whose efforts as volunteers often went unrewarded.

"These are people who make the Scenic Rim such a wonderful place to live and raise a family and are well worthy of our recognition," she said.

"Council's Australia Day awards celebrate the events where family memories are made and acknowledge the individuals who give so much to volunteer organisations that are at the heart of community life.

"Taking the time to nominate someone special is a small way of repaying the time they have devoted to their community, whether over a number of years or many decades."

Nominations for the 2025 Scenic Rim Australia Day Awards are now open until Friday 15 November in the categories of:

Community Event of the Year Award
For an individual, group or organisation which has staged the most outstanding community event in the Scenic Rim.

Citizen of the Year Award (16 – 30 years)
For an exceptional young person aged 16-30, accomplishing great things in all walks of life, making a positive and outstanding contribution to the Scenic Rim community. Nominees must be aged between 16 and 30 as at 26 January 2025.

Citizen of the Year Award (31 – 65 years)
For a leading citizen, considered an inspirational role model to the Scenic Rim community over a number of years and who inspires us to be a friendly, caring and engaged community. Nominees must be aged between 31 and 65 as at 26 January 2025.

Citizen of the Year Award (65+ years)
For an inspirational person who continues to achieve and contribute outstanding service to the Scenic Rim community, proudly giving back and presenting a positive image of ageing. Nominees must be 65 years or older as at 26 January 2025.

A special Mayor's Award, recognising outstanding overall achievement, will be presented to an individual chosen from the nominees across all categories.  

For further information on the 2025 Scenic Rim Australia Day Awards, or to nominate an individual or event, visit Council’s website scenicrim.qld.gov.au/grants-funding-awards/australia-day-awards/1