Nominations for the We are Brimbank awards are officially open, with a number of categories to recognise outstanding locals.
The headlining awards are Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year.
The Citizen of the Year is to be awarded to a member of the community whose dedication, selflessness, and leadership have had a profound impact in Brimbank.
The Young Citizen of the Year should be a person aged between 16 and 25 years with a strong passion and commitment to being part of a brighter future for Brimbank. This could include being heavily involved in community projects, volunteering their time, or demonstrating acts of remarkable kindness.
There are also a number of award categories returning for another year; Arts, culture or tourism, community engagement, Environment and Sustainability.
This year there are also two new awards, one for Sports and Wellbeing, seeking out a sports club or individual promoting health and fitness in a positive way.
Further, there is a group award for the Community Group of the Year. This will go to a group showing outstanding dedication to improving the lives of Brimbank residents through events or services.
Nominations are now open until midnight on Sunday, April 7, and can be made at brimbank.vic.gov.au/waba
