Australia Day Nominations 2027

Nominations for the 2027 Yass Valley Australia Day Awards are now open! Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals, groups, or organisations that have made a positive impact in the Yass Valley.

The awards celebrate outstanding achievements, events held during the past year, and contributions that have helped strengthen the local community.

Nominations close at 5:00 pm on Monday 30 November 2026.

Award categories are:

• Citizen of the Year
• Senior Citizen of the Year (aged 65 or older)
• Young Citizen of the Year (aged 25 or younger)
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Young Sportsperson of the Year (aged 25 or younger)
• Senior Sportsperson of the Year (aged 65 or older)
• Community Group of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Event of the Year

The selection of the local Australia Day award recipients will take place in mid-December. Recipients are selected by the Australia Day Awards Committee that comprises of four (4) to six (6) community representatives, together with two (2) Councillor representatives. It is policy of the Australia Day Awards Committee to not discuss deliberations.

Nominations may be submitted by community groups, organisations and individuals using the form below. If any help filling out the form is required, staff at the library or Council Administration office are available to help submit the form.

Nominations will close at 5pm on Monday, 30 November 2026