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Mareeba Shire Australia Day Awards 2027 nominations now open
Council invites nominations across 10 categories to recognise local contributions and achievements, with winners announced on Australia Day.
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Mareeba Shire Council has opened nominations for the 2027 Australia Day Awards, which honour individuals, groups and events making contributions to the region.
Ten award categories are available: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Junior Sportsperson of the Year, Community Service Award, Environmental Achievement Award, Arts and Cultural Award, Junior Arts and Cultural Award, Community Organisation of the Year, and Community Event of the Year.
Nominations close on Sunday, 29 November 2026. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, 26 January 2027.
What changed
- Nominations for 2027 awards are now open
Who is affected
- Individuals, groups and organisations in Mareeba Shire
Key dates
- Nominations close: Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Winners announced: Tuesday, 26 January 2027
What to do
- Complete nomination online at Mareeba Shire 2027 Australia Day Awards Online Nomination page
- Pick up a nomination form at a Customer Service Centre or Library
- Submit a 300–500 word statement of achievement
- Submit by email to [email protected], by mail to PO Box 154 Mareeba QLD 4880, or in person at 65 Rankin Street Mareeba or 18–22 Arara Street Kuranda
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