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Community Awards

The Shire holds an annual event in January to celebrate the achievements of individuals and groups that make a valuable contribution to our community.

During this event, all eligible nominees who are Shire residents and who have made an exceptional contribution to their community are acknowledged on the day and their nominators are also invited to attend.

The awards presented at this event include the:

Young Community Citizen

This award is for young people between 12 and 25 years of age who live in the Shire and have provided outstanding service to their local community over a number of years.

Community Citizen

This award is for people over 25 and under 55 years of age who live in the Shire and have provided outstanding service to their local community over a number of years.

Senior Community Citizen

This award is for people over 55 years of age who live in the Shire and have provided outstanding service to their local community over a number of years.

Community Group

This Award is for Community Groups based in the Shire who have made an outstanding contribution to the Capel Community.

Selection Criteria

Please note the following selection criteria for each award.

Informing the nominee: The nominator is required to ensure that their nominee knows and give approval to be nominated.

Residency

Must be a current resident of the Shire of Capel
Must include contact details for both the nominee and nominator.

Community Service

Include the following information:

Name of organisation(s) served
Years of service
Positions held
Initiatives or projects instigated
Photo of the nominee doing their volunteering.

Achievements

Briefly describe any important achievements that the nominee has been responsible for or made a significant contribution to whilst serving the community. Please note, these achievements cannot but due to paid employment.

Contributions and benefits to the community
Describe how the nominee’s contribution has benefitted the local and /or wider community
Previous honours / awards
Include samples of press articles, awards, certificates etc.

For the Youth Award only: Leadership

Leadership / mentoring roles
Role model for peers
Encourages participation of peers.

Nominations can be submitted any time of the year via this link which contains the form which can be typed into and emailed or copied and submitted on paper.