Nominations Open For 2026 Australia Day Awards

Published on 08 October 2025

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Lachlan Shire Council is calling on the community to help celebrate local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.

The annual awards recognise the individuals, groups and events that make an outstanding contribution to the Lachlan Shire community.

Nominations must be received by 4:30pm on Friday, 14 November 2025.

Nominations are being sought in the following categories:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Australia Day Award (Community Service)
  • Sportsperson of the Year
  • Event of the Year
  • Environmental Citizen of the Year

Nominating is easy, simply tell us who you’re nominating, what they’ve achieved, and why you believe they should be recognised.

Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au or collected from the following locations:

  • Lachlan Shire council Office – 58-64 Molong Street Condobolin
  • Lachlan shire council Office – 35A Foster Street Lake Cargelligo
  • Burcher Hotel
  • Tullibigeal Co-op
  • Tottenham Post Office
  • Fergie’s Fifield Hotel

The 2026 Australia Day Awards will be presented at the official Australia Day Ceremony on Monday, 26 January 2026 in Lake Cargelligo. For more information, please contact Council’s Executive Assistant, Cherise Small, on 02 6895 1900.

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