2027 Australia Day Awards
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their community? Someone whose dedication, generosity or achievements help make the Barcaldine Region a better place to live?
Barcaldine Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2027 Australia Day Awards, giving residents the opportunity to recognise the individuals, groups and organisations who make a positive difference across our region.
Each year, the Australia Day Awards celebrate the community spirit, leadership, volunteerism and achievements that help strengthen our towns and bring people together. From volunteers who quietly lend a helping hand, to sporting achievers, community groups and event organisers, the awards recognise the people whose efforts often make an extraordinary impact.
In the past award rounds, including the 2026 Australia Day Award recipients highlighted the depth of talent, commitment and community pride that exists throughout the Barcaldine Region. Their contributions, along with those of all nominees, served as a reminder that it is people who truly shape the character and future of our communities.
Residents are encouraged to nominate worthy individuals, groups or organisations in a range of award categories, including:
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident:
• who has made an outstanding contribution to the community during the 2026 year or over a number of years.
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident:
• who has made an outstanding contribution to the community during the 2026 year or over a number of years; and is 25 years or under as at 26 January 2027.
COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident or community group:
- who has staged a significant community event during the 2026 year; or
- with an outstanding record of staging community events over a number of years.
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident or community group:
- who has achieved significant sporting success during the 2026 year; or
- with an outstanding record of sporting achievement over a number of years; or
- a resident who has made a significant contribution to sport as a coach, official or administrator; and is 26 years or older as at 26 January 2027
YOUNG SPORTSPERSON AWARD
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident or community group:
- who has achieved significant sporting success during the 2026 year; or
- with an outstanding record of sporting achievement over a number of years; or
- a resident who has made a significant contribution to sport as a coach, and is 25 years or under as at 26 January 2027
VOLUNTEER AWARDS
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident or community group:
- who has devoted considerable time to volunteering for the community during the year 2026; or
- who has an outstanding record of volunteering for the community over a number of years
CULTURAL AWARD
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident or community group:
- who has achieved significant cultural success during the 2026 year; or
- who has made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the community during the 2026 year; or
- who has an outstanding record of cultural contribution over a number of years and is 26 years or over as at 26 January 202
YOUNG CULTURAL AWARD
To be presented to a Barcaldine Regional Council resident or community group:
- who has achieved significant cultural success during the 2026 year; or
- who has made a significant contribution to the cultural life of the community during the 2026 year; or
- who has an outstanding record of cultural contribution over a number of years and is 25 years or under as at 26 January 2027
Nominations are now open and will close 5.00pm, 13 November 2026.
(PDF, 3MB)Download 2027 Nomination Form Here.(PDF, 4MB)
Or fill in the online form below:
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