Time is running out to nominate worthy citizens for Georges River Council’s 2018 Australia Day Awards.
Nominations close on Friday November 24.
The awards are an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate individuals who have contributed extensively to the community.
There are three categories available for nominations: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
The council’s 2017 Citizen of the Year, campaigner against domestic violence Natalia Esdaile-Watts expressed her gratitude for the opportunities which have come her way since receiving the award.
“Being Citizen of the Year has provided me with many opportunities to campaign further against domestic violence and even encouraged me to do things I didn’t think I was capable of,” she said.
“As Citizen of the Year I have raised money for White Ribbon by running in the City2Surf, I have joined the White Ribbon Advisory Committee at Georges River Council and I will be a judge of this year’s Christmas Lights Competition.
“I have also delivered presentations to Local Area Command Police, local schools and even taken up a course in Community Services with a hope to do more in the years to come.
“Through the award I’ve realised my potential and cannot wait to serve my community further,” Ms Esdaile-Watts said.
Nominations must outline how the nominee has contributed to the local community in the category for which they are nominated, with a summary of their achievements and why you think they are a positive role model and inspiration to the community.
Winners will be announced at a special event to be held at the Booth Saunders Pavilion at Hurstville Oval on Monday, January 22, 2018.
A nominee must live in the Georges River Council local government area and must be an Australian Citizen.
For more information or to nominate someone, visit
Hard copy nomination forms are available at each of Council’s Service Centres in Hurstville and Kogarah.
Award Details
The three categories are:
Citizen of the Year (aged 26 years and over as of 31 December 2017)
Young Citizen of the Year (aged 25 years and under as of December 31, 2017)
Volunteer of the Year (aged 16 years or over as at December 31, 2017)
Nominations close at close of business on Friday, November 24. Late applications will not be accepted.
