Australia Day
The Cassowary Coast Australia Day Awards provide the opportunity to publicly celebrate, acknowledge and honour the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups working tirelessly to improve the Cassowary Coast community by promoting the social, cultural, economic and environmental prosperity of our region through personal accomplishments, inspirational behaviours and/or successful completion of projects, initiatives or events.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council initiate Australia Day celebrations with an official Australia Day Awards Ceremony followed by Community Events. The ceremony and event/s are conducted on a date and location or locations decided by Council.
Nominations Open for Australia Day Awards 2024
Do you know an individual or community group working hard, inspiring others or going above and beyond to enhance their community?
Don't miss a great opportunity to recognise our local heroes!
SUBMIT AUSTRALIA DAY 2024 NOMINATIONS HERE
Nominations close 15 December 2023
See details on award categories below!
Australia Day Photography Competition - Theme: Home
All amateur photographers in the Cassowary Coast are invited to share their unique interpretations of 'Home' and be part of our Australia Day celebration. Competition entrants will be on display at the 2024 Australia Day Awards Ceremony, held on the evening of Thursday 25 January where the winners will be announced.
Entries will be accepted at either the Innisfail or Tully Council offices, or at any of the four Cassowary Coast Libraries (Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach, Cardwell)
Please read the full terms and conditions here prior to submitting your entry: Terms and Conditions
Australia Day Award Categories
The Selection and eligibility criteria for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Australia Day Awards Program is supported by the criteria set out for the Australia Day Awards. All nominations must be Australia Citizens, law abiding and be seen as a community role model. Nominations will not be accepted if this baseline criteria is not met. Nominations will not be accepted posthumously.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Outstanding achievement and leadership in the local community
- Has been a role model / inspiration for community members.
- Has shown achievements in community activities, academic, sporting, personal, cultural,environment and / or social responsibility.
- Demonstrated selfless commitment, application and dedication, involvement in activities thatpromote the welfare and wellbeing in the community over the previous 12 months and/or over anumber of years.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this aware, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Outstanding achievement and leadership in the local community.
- Has been a role model / inspiration that other young people can aspire to.
- Australia Day Award Guidelines
- Has shown achievements in community activities, academic, sporting, personal, cultural,environment and / or social responsibility.
- Demonstrated selfless commitment, application and dedication, involvement in activities thatpromote the welfare and wellbeing in the community over the previous 12 months or over anumber of years.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Outstanding achievement and leadership in the local community
- Has been a role model / inspiration to the community.
- Selfless commitment, application and dedication, involvement in activities that promote thewelfare and wellbeing of the community over an extended period of time in excess of twenty (20)years.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- The event’s service and benefit to the community.
- The event’s significant involvement of volunteers and empowerment of the community forsuccessful delivery.
- The event’s reflection on community values and contribution to the diversity of the
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated significant achievement and / or noteworthy contribution to the community as partof a group.
- Demonstrated outstanding contribution to the community by promoting the social, cultural,economic and environmental prosperity of the region.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following:- Showed an outstanding achievement in sport, been a positive role model in sport in a non-professional sporting field.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following:- Showed an outstanding achievement in sport, been a positive role model in sport in a non-professional sporting field.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated significant contribution to sport and/or the community as a Coach, Official orAdministrator in a voluntary capacity and as a positive role model.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated outstanding contribution to, and / or an outstanding achievement in, the arts andcultural life of the community through actions which encourage, enrich and inspire others over thepast 12 months and/or over a number of years.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated outstanding contribution to, and / or an outstanding achievement in, the arts andcultural life of the community through actions which encourage, enrich and inspire others over thepast 12 months and/or over a number of years.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated outstanding contribution to, and / or an outstanding achievement in, the advocacy,innovation or development of projects associated with maintaining a sustainable localenvironment.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated outstanding contribution to, and / or an outstanding achievement in, the advocacy,innovation or development of projects associated with maintaining a sustainable localenvironment.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated significant achievement and / or noteworthy contribution to the community withinother areas not covered by the above categories within the last two years.
- Has provided the contribution on a voluntary basis or exceeded the normal requirements of thenominee’s paid work/profession.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- A Student, Teacher, Support Staff Member, education partner, School or organisation who havedemonstrated an outstanding and innovative contribution to STEM education in the region.
- This can be through achievement, support, project or inspiring the community to further their owneducation in the area of STEM.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated success in a business or social enterprise.
- With demonstrated consideration for sustainability, organisational growth, design and technology,innovation or creativity or entrepreneurship.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following in no particular order:- Demonstrated the passion and drive to blow on the embers within the community that will light thefire for generations to come.
- Inspiring others with their success in career, academia, business, sport or community work.
- Showing pride in their first nations heritage, be going above and beyond to pass the firestickaround the community to build up spirit.
- Mentoring and supporting others in the community to encourage personal achievement.
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Selection Criteria
When considering nomination for this award, the selection panel will consider the following:- Demonstrated significant achievement and / or noteworthy contribution to the community,economy or industry through
- Excellence in service delivery through demonstrated service to customers, community orindustry.
- Product/Business innovation that is a new or improved product or process (or combinationthereof) that differs significantly from the unit’s previous products or processes and thathas been made available to potential users (product) or brought into use by the unit(process)2.
- Demonstrated significant achievement and / or noteworthy contribution to the community,economy or industry through
Youth Sports Bursary Awards
The Youth Sports Bursary Program aims to support young sportspersons and acknowledge an outstanding achievement in sport, in a non-professional sporting field. Nominations are now open for the following categories:
- Junior Sports Female (Age 8-12)
- Junior Sports Male (Age 8-12)
- Senior Sports Female (Age 13-18)
- Senior Sports Male (Age 13-18)
- Youth with a Disability Sports Person Male (Age 8-18)
- Youth with a Disability Sports Person Female (Age 8-18)
Bursary Recipients will receive a $200 Award plus memorabilia (e.g. trophy/medallion, polo shirt, certificate or similar). Nominations close, Friday 15 December and must be made through Smarty Grants.
For more information please see the Community Grants and Support Guidelines.
Australia Day Resources
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