Brimbank council has opened nominations for its We Are Brimbank Awards, with the annual event a celebration of “exceptional contributions” made by the community.
The awards recognise and celebrate leaders, residents, businesses, and community groups in the municipality across six categories: Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year; Arts, Culture or Tourism; Community Engagement; Environment or Sustainability; Sports and Wellbeing; and Community Group of the Year.
Most categories will consider individuals as well as groups who have positively impacted the community and inspired others through their exceptional dedication and service, according to mayor Thuy Dang.
“There are so many examples of people, groups and businesses doing good work across Brimbank. We Are Brimbank Awards are our way of recognising these valued community members and saying thank you,” she said.
“My own experience of this as a refugee was what motivated me to run for election for Brimbank council.
“You never truly know what impact you might be having on someone, or the community, when you do something positive for others.”
Nominations can be made by anyone online, and winners will be celebrated at a special event hosted by council in May as part of its volunteer week celebrations.
If you know of a project, organisation, community group or community leader in Brimbank that deserves to be recognised, you can nominate them by completing the online form on council’s website at brimbank.vic.gov.au/waba.
The closing date for nominations is March 23.
