Who makes a real difference in our community?
Each year on Australia Day, the Community Citizen of the Year Awards give local governments around the state the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution and celebrate community engagement of people within the community.
In particular we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to consider nominating, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, young people, those living with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is seeking nominations across the following 4 categories:
- Community Citizen of the Year
- Community Citizen of the Year (Youth)
- Community Citizen of the Year (Senior)
- Active Citizenship (Group or Event)
How to Nominate Someone
To submit an online nomination use the following link https://www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate/
Click Here to download a pdf version of the Individual Nomination forms (Citizen of the Year, Youth and Senior)
Click Here to download a pdf version of the Group/Event Nomination forms (Active Citizenship)
Key Dates
September 1, 2023 Nominations open
October 31, 2023 Nominations close
Nov-Dec 2023 Shortlisting and Selection
January 26, 2024 Award presentations
2023 Winners
On 26 January 2023, an awards ceremony took place in Derby at the Sportsmens Club. Local individuals and groups were recognised for their overall achievements throughout the previous year.
There were 16 nominations across 4 categories. The winners of each category were:
Citizen of the Year: Anthony Collard
Citizen of the Year (Youth): Paris Millar
Citizen of the Year (Senior): Vivienne Welch
Group or Event of the Year: CWA Soup Kitchen