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Whitsunday Regional Council Australia Day Awards 2025
Recognising Excellence in Our Community

The Whitsunday Regional Council Australia Day Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations across our region. These awards provide a platform to publicly honour those who have made a remarkable impact or are exceptional achievers within our community.

If you know someone or a community group committed to making the Whitsunday region a better place, we invite you to nominate them for a 2025 Australia Day Award and help us celebrate their efforts.

How to Nominate:

  • Download the Nomination Form here!
  • Complete the online form below.
  • Visit a Council Customer Service Centre and complete a hard copy form.

Award Categories:

  1. Citizen of the Year proudly sponsored by Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce
    Honouring individuals who have made significant contributions to the Whitsunday Region or provided outstanding service to the local community.
    Age Requirement: 26 years or older as of 26 January 2025.
  2. Young Citizen of the Year proudly sponsored by McDonalds Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Bowen
    Recognises young individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the community or the betterment of the Whitsunday Region.
    Age Requirement: 14-25 years as of 26 January 2025.
  3. Senior Sports Award proudly sponsored by Tassal
    Celebrates dedicated sportspeople, coaches, administrators, officials or volunteers whose actions inspire others to engage in their chosen sport.
    Age Requirement: 26 years or older as of 26 January 2025.
  4. Young Sports Award proudly sponsored by CSMR Triathlon
    Recognises young athletes whose dedication and efforts encourage others to participate in their sport.
    Age Requirement: 14-25 years as of 26 January 2025.
  5. Arts & Cultural Award proudly sponsored by Creative Connections
    Acknowledges individuals or groups contributing to the region’s vibrant arts and cultural community.
    No age requirement.
  6. Environmental Achievement Award proudly sponsored by Green Energy Technologies
    Honours individuals or groups with a passion for the environment, demonstrating a commitment to conservation, preservation and education efforts.
    No age requirement.
  7. Community Group Award proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank Cannonvale & Proserpine
    Recognises individuals, groups or organisations that have made a significant and positive contribution to the Whitsunday Region through impactful projects, activities or events over the past 12 months.
    No age requirement.
  8. Community Volunteer Award proudly sponsored by CSMR Triathlon
    Celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact as volunteers in the Whitsunday region. This award is presented in honour of Wally Hinschen, a valued community member who made substantial contributions to the region.
    No age requirement.

For more information, email events@wrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 972 753.





Whitsunday Regional Council Australia Day Awards 2025
Recognising Excellence in Our Community

The Whitsunday Regional Council Australia Day Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations across our region. These awards provide a platform to publicly honour those who have made a remarkable impact or are exceptional achievers within our community.

If you know someone or a community group committed to making the Whitsunday region a better place, we invite you to nominate them for a 2025 Australia Day Award and help us celebrate their efforts.

How to Nominate:

  • Download the Nomination Form here!
  • Complete the online form below.
  • Visit a Council Customer Service Centre and complete a hard copy form.

Award Categories:

  1. Citizen of the Year proudly sponsored by Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce
    Honouring individuals who have made significant contributions to the Whitsunday Region or provided outstanding service to the local community.
    Age Requirement: 26 years or older as of 26 January 2025.
  2. Young Citizen of the Year proudly sponsored by McDonalds Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Bowen
    Recognises young individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the community or the betterment of the Whitsunday Region.
    Age Requirement: 14-25 years as of 26 January 2025.
  3. Senior Sports Award proudly sponsored by Tassal
    Celebrates dedicated sportspeople, coaches, administrators, officials or volunteers whose actions inspire others to engage in their chosen sport.
    Age Requirement: 26 years or older as of 26 January 2025.
  4. Young Sports Award proudly sponsored by CSMR Triathlon
    Recognises young athletes whose dedication and efforts encourage others to participate in their sport.
    Age Requirement: 14-25 years as of 26 January 2025.
  5. Arts & Cultural Award proudly sponsored by Creative Connections
    Acknowledges individuals or groups contributing to the region’s vibrant arts and cultural community.
    No age requirement.
  6. Environmental Achievement Award proudly sponsored by Green Energy Technologies
    Honours individuals or groups with a passion for the environment, demonstrating a commitment to conservation, preservation and education efforts.
    No age requirement.
  7. Community Group Award proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank Cannonvale & Proserpine
    Recognises individuals, groups or organisations that have made a significant and positive contribution to the Whitsunday Region through impactful projects, activities or events over the past 12 months.
    No age requirement.
  8. Community Volunteer Award proudly sponsored by CSMR Triathlon
    Celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact as volunteers in the Whitsunday region. This award is presented in honour of Wally Hinschen, a valued community member who made substantial contributions to the region.
    No age requirement.

For more information, email events@wrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 972 753.




  • Australia Day Award 2025 Nomination Form

    Please complete this short form to nominate someone for an award. Refer to the Conditions of Entry below. 


    Conditions of Entry

    1. Nominees must be a resident of the Whitsunday Regional Council at the time of the nomination.

    2. Nominations will not be accepted if the individual or group has won an award the previous year.

    3. All nominations must be received on the official nomination form. Additional information can be supplied.

    4. Contact details of nominators may be forwarded on to local media.

    5. Citizen of the Year and Senior Sports Award nominees must be 26 years of age or older as at January 26 2025.

    6. Young Citizen of the Year and Young Sports Award nominees must be aged 14-25 years as at January 26 2025.

    7. A person who is deemed to have acted in a manner contrary to Council values will not be eligible.

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