Nominations are now open for the 2024 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence.
The awards, which are in their twenty-third year, recognise the efforts of Victorians who promote cultural diversity, inclusion, and community harmony.
There are 14 categories covering the Arts, Business & Employment, Emergency Services, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Sport, Youth Leadership, the Multicultural Honour Roll and the Premier’s Award for Community Harmony.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said Melton was better off for the work of its multicultural organisations, groups, and leaders.
“Our success as a state is indebted to the extraordinary contributions of our diverse communities,” he said.
“These awards pay tribute to those who make our state such a vibrant and welcoming place to live.”
Victorian Multicultural Commission chairperson Vivienne Nguyen said the awards were an important way to acknowledge the tireless efforts and encouraged people to nominate their unsung heroes.
“The VMC believes in showcasing the incredible contributions of our multicultural communities whose work helps shape and foster the harmony that is necessary for all to thrive,” she said.
“This not only recognises exceptional contributions – it also helps all Victorians to understand who we are and what we bring to Victoria.”
Paid and voluntary workers are both eligible for the awards.
Nominations close at 11.59pm on September 8.
Details: multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multicultural-awards-for-excellence
