Citizen of the Year

A person who, in their vocational, voluntary or other activities, provided meritorious and noteworthy contribution to the Blayney Shire.

Young Citizen of the Year

A person under the age of 25 who, in their vocational, voluntary or other activities, provided meritorious service to the community.

Volunteer of the Year

A person who, in their voluntary activities has provided meritorious service to an organisation and or fundraising cause.

Blayney Shire Appreciation Award

A person who has made an influential or valuable contribution the community.

Community Event of the Year

A local organisation that has staged the most outstanding community event during the year.

Criteria For Nomination

• Contribution to the community of Blayney Town and/or Villages

• Demonstrated excellence in their field

• An inspirational role model

• Personal, academic and professional achievements

• Sporting achievement

• Contribution to Indigenous community

• Contribution to local employment

• Contribution to education

• Contribution to the local environment

• Community service

• Involvement with charities and fundraising

• Volunteering

• Awards and nominations received

• Special achievements

Eligibility

• Nominees must be a resident of the Blayney Shire Local Government Area and contributed significantly to the local community

• Awards will not be granted posthumously

• Sitting local, state and federal politicians are not eligible to receive an award

• No weight is given to the number of times a person is nominated

• All individual nominees will be considered for the Citizen of the Year

All individual nominees will be considered for the Citizen of the Year