Nominations for Melton’s Council’s Community Achievement Awards have opened, with people urged to put forward names for Citizen of the Year.
The council is looking for residents who make valuable contributions to the local community or who dedicate their time to making life better for others.
Nominations are open for anyone who lives in the City of Melton or plays a major role in the community.
The five awards categories are Citizen of the Year for recognition of ongoing community leadership and involvement, Young Citizen of the Year for community leadership under 25 years old, Gender Equity Leader of the Year for commitment to advancing the status of women, Disability Access and Inclusion Leader of the Year for commitment to improving the life of people with a disability, and Intercultural Engagement Leader of the Year for leadership that celebrates the area’s diverse community.
Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik encouraged people to nominate someone worthy of recognition.
“If you know someone who breaks down barriers, encourages community participation, or readily helps others, then nominating them could be a special way to say thanks,” she said.
“It could be a volunteer at your local club, or someone who clearly goes above and beyond in their daily work.”
Cr Majdlik said the council has previously recognised people who have advocated against bullying in schools, worked on disability inclusion in sport, dedicated their time to emergency services, and promoted intercultural awareness.
“Everyone knows someone who makes a fantastic contribution to the community, so nominate them today.”
The Community Achievement Award winners will be announced late November.
Nominations close 5pm Wednesday, October 13 via melton.vic.gov.au/CommunityAchievementAwards
– Benjamin Millar
