Australia Day 2010 Nominations Open
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Helen Keller once said, “The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.”
Do you know someone who you think is worthy of an Australia Day nomination? Or is there a local organization or community event that stands out for you as being worthy of a nomination? Then we want you to put pen to paper and fill in a nomination form for the Australia Day 2010 Awards.
Australia Day is a day to celebrate what it means to be Australian. Last year, Australia Day throughout Strathbogie shire was bigger than ever. Nagambie will host the shire-wide awards in 2010. Celebrations will also be held at various communities across the shire.
The closing date for nomination forms to be received by local Australia Day Committees is 23 November 2009. Nomination forms are available from your local Community Members, by downloading from the Strathbogie website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or by contacting Annette Ross on 5795 0001.
The three categories include:
- Citizen of the Year (over 27 years of age at 26/1/10)
- Community event/organization of the year
- Young Citizen of the Year (under 27 years of age at 26/1/10)
Applications may be lodged with Annette Ross at Strathbogie Shire Council, PO Box 177, Euroa VIC 3666 or with you local Australia Day Committee.
For more information: Annette Ross on 5795 0086 or Annette.ross@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
For more information: Marli Kelly 0409 410 178