Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding residents to lodge nominations for outstanding achievers who will be considered for 2026 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
TRC Australia Day Coordinating Working Group chair Cr James O’Shea is urging residents to finalise nominations by the end of October.
“Our local government area has hundreds of citizens who devote their time and expertise to running organisations, programs and events that contribute to all sectors across the region,” Cr O’Shea said.
“Our community is greatly enriched by the efforts of the people whose passion and enthusiasm keeps their respective groups, programs or events running.
“We all know someone who contributes countless hours of assistance to run programs, facilities or events for the benefit of fellow residents. I encourage residents to nominate these selfless individuals and community groups or events for the other categories.
“It is a fitting reward to be nominated and then considered for the various award categories.
“Taking a few minutes to complete an online nomination form is a way to honour someone who selflessly contributes to the fabric of our towns, our city and our region.”
Cr O’Shea said lodging nominations by 31 October allows local Australia Day committees time to review and judge categories in readiness for next year’s award presentations.
Nomination forms can be completed online at: tr.qld.gov.au/australiaday
Award categories include:
Citizen of the year (for a person older than 26)
Citizen of the Year – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Young citizen of the year (for a nominee under 26)
Cultural award
Sports awards (senior – older than 18 as of January 26, 2025, and junior – not older than 18 as of January 26, 2025)
Community group of the year
Community event of the year
Enquiries about joining a local Australia Day working group or the awards can be directed to Council’s Community Development Officers by calling 131 872 or sending an email to info@tr.qld.gov.au
