Know someone making the City of Melton a better place? Melton council is looking for help in celebrating the area’s unsung heroes and high achievers making our communities better.
Nominations are now open for Melton Council’s Community Achievement Awards.
Achievements could include volunteering, personal involvement in local clubs or sporting groups, cultural diversity, gender equity, youth groups or advocating for their community.
Melton residents can be nominated across five categories:
Citizen of the Year – recognising ongoing local leadership and involvement, Young Citizen of the Year – for leaders in our community aged under 25 years old, Intercultural Engagement Leader of the Year – for leaders who celebrate our diverse
multicultural community, Disability Access and Inclusion Leader of the Year – for commitment to improving
the life of people living with a disability and Gender Equity Leader of the Year – for promotion of gender equality and
commitment to advancing the status of women.
Melton Mayor Kathy Majdlik said Melton has many dedicated and passionate people in its community who make a big difference in the lives of others.
“Nominating a hardworking resident for a community achievement award is a really special way to say thank you. It might be a local volunteer, a sports coach or someone who goes above and beyond every day,” she said.
“Over the years, awards have celebrated people from all professions and walks of life.”
Nominations close at 5pm on Sunday, May 5.
Details: melton.vic.gov.au/CommunityAchievementAwards
