Thea and Allan McKenzie may be only just starting their reign as Tenterfield’s Citizens of the Year, but Tenterfield Shire Council is already urging people to consider who they will nominate for the 2019 awards, and it has widened the field.
Now those who live outside the shire borders but have contributed within the shire are eligible for nomination.
“We know that along our borders there are many people who live outside the shire but work and have undertakings in our shire,” Mayor Peter Petty said. “Council has recognised this and has expanded the criteria to allow them to be nominated.”
There is now also a dedicated page on the council website to complete nominations online as soon as a good deed in done, without waiting for nominations to be called closer to the event.
Nominations for the following awards can be made at any time:
Citizen of the Year aims to recognise outstanding achievement during the past year and/or contribution to the local community over a number of years. To be eligible, the person must be 26 years or older on 26 January 2019.
Young Citizen Award aims to recognise outstanding achievement during the past year and/or contribution to the local community over a number of years. To be eligible, the person must be under 26 years of age on 26 January 2019.
Sports Person of the Year Award for contribution to Sport in the Shire area. The nominee’s approach and efforts to advance in their chosen activity and their performance over the past year are considered. To be eligible, the person must be 26 years or older on 26 January 2019.
Young Sports Person of the Year Award for contribution to Sport in the Shire area. The nominee’s approach and efforts to advance in their chosen activity and their performance over the past year are considered. To be eligible, the person must be under 26 years of age on 26 January 2019.
Emergency Services Volunteer Award aims to recognise outstanding services of volunteers in emergency service organisations. Voluntary members of emergency service organisations of all ages are eligible.
Community Event of the Year Award is presented to the person/group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the past year. Community groups who raise funds are eligible.
For those who prefer make their nomination in hard copy, download a from from the website, call Noelene Hyde on (02) 6736 6000 to have one mailed out to you, or collect one from the council office and pick one up.
Nominations for Australia Day 2019 close 5pm on Monday, December 17 2018.
