Nominate Now for the 2026 Australia Day Awards – Closing Soon!
Published on 25 November 2025
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Someone whose dedication, achievements, or volunteer spirit deserves recognition?
Now is your chance to celebrate them!
Nominations for the 2026 Australia Day Awards close on Monday, 1 December – don’t miss out!
It may seem early to be thinking about these awards, but our committee needs time to consider all nominations in time for the award presentation in January 2026 – less than 2 months away!
What are the award categories?
These awards honour the people in our community who make an outstanding contribution to the Kempsey Shire.
Categories include:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Community Group of the Year
- Reconciliation award
This is your opportunity to shine a light on those who make our valley a better place to live.
Get in quick because nominations close 1 December!
Visit ksc.pub/ausday26 to learn more about the awards
Check out the winners for 2025 if you need some inspiration » Previous award winners
Submit your nomination today!
Nominate here!