Australia Day Awards – Who Inspires YOU?
So many people deserve to be nominated, but they can only be nominated by YOU!
Who do you know in your community who inspires others and who has enabled your community to be stronger because of their tireless efforts?
Who do you know who has achieved extraordinary things and who deserves recognition?
The Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council asks you all to consider who you know in your community who deserves to be recognised for what they do to make your town or region a better place to live. Someone who has put in tireless work without recognition and who makes a difference.
Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as: education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sports, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community.
We are looking for nominations for people with a passion for what they do and who often work in the background.
Citizen of the Year – someone making an extraordinary contribution to the community and may recognise outstanding service over a number of years.
Young Citizen of the Year – A young emerging leader who is making a real difference in their community. (under 30 years on January 26, 2027).
Community Event of the Year – to the person or group who has staged the most outstanding event for their community.
Award for Active Citizenship – A person or a group delivering outstanding work on an event or project for the community during the past calendar year.
The nomination process is simple – you can fill in a form online here or ask for a hard copy from our offices.
Nominations close 20 November 2026.
CGVC Volunteer Award
This year we are again seeking nominations for the newly created CGVC Volunteer Award.
The Clare & Gilbert Valleys area is full of amazing volunteers, who generously donate their time and efforts to contribute to our community. This award aims to recognise the invaluable work that these volunteers do. The winner will be recognised at the Australia Day event in January 2027, and then be included as an applicant for the South Australian Volunteers Awards.
Nominations are open to individuals who volunteer within the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council area. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nomination forms can be downloaded here or ask for a hard copy from our offices. Nominations to be emailed to admin@cgvc.sa.gov.au or hard copies to 4 Gleeson Street, Clare by 5.00pm Friday 20 November 2026.