It's time to start thinking about the outstanding individuals and groups in the Parkes shire, with nominations are now open for the 2022 Parkes Shire Council Australia Day awards.
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People are acknowledged in community, cultural, environmental and sports categories.
Parkes Shire Mayor, Cr Ken Keith OAM, said the annual awards were a great opportunity to rewards those who make our shire a better place.
"We are proud to have a number of individuals and groups making outstanding contributions to the Parkes shire community," he said.
"We are fortunate to have a number of outstanding citizens and groups who work tirelessly to make the Parkes shire such a positive and progressive community.
"This year it is particularly important to recognise the outstanding people and groups in our community, who have positively contributed to the local culture, community and environment during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Cr Keith.
The annual Australia Day Awards are designed to publicly acknowledge and reward the marvellous contributions these citizens and groups make on a local level and encourage others to follow their lead.
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Cultural education and library services manager Kerryn Jones said it was time to recognise the people that made our shire shine.
"These awards celebrate and showcase the artistic and creative talent that we have in the Parkes Shire," she said.
"I strongly encourage community members to nominate individuals or groups as a recognition of their efforts in the past year."
The awards cover the 2021 calendar year to date and will be announced during the Australia Day Awards ceremony, to be held in January 2022.
Community Awards
The Community Awards recognise outstanding community contribution in the following categories:
- Adult Citizen - over 25 years of age
- Young Citizen - up to 25 years of age
- Individuals or a Community Group for an event - two persons or more
Cultural Awards
This year the Cultural Award categories have changed to encourage a wider variety of recipients eligible for nomination.
The Cultural Awards recognise excellence in the performing, visual, and creative arts and crafts in the following categories:
- Performance Award
- Literacy Award
- Visual Arts Award
- Cultural Lifetime Achievement Award
Environmental Awards
The Environmental Award recognises an individual or group contributing to our environmental preservation or advancing environmental awareness within the Shire.
Sports Awards
The Sports Awards recognise outstanding sporting groups and individuals in the Parkes Shire, sponsored by the Parkes Champion Post.
The Awards are divided into eight categories:
- Sports Person of the Year
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Coach or Manager
- Referee or Official
- Senior Team or Sportsperson
- Administrator
- Long Service and Dedication Award
Ron Harrison Sports Bursary
The purpose of the $2,000 bursary is to:
- Provide financial assistance to Sportspersons of the Parkes Shire, particularly those at junior levels, who demonstrate the need for this assistance to further develop their career
- Perpetuate the memory of the late Mr Ron Harrison, who died in February 1985, for his contribution to the community of Parkes and district, particularly in the development of sport
This year, all nominations must be made online via Council's website.
If you need any assistance with completing the nomination form, please visit the team at the Parkes Library and Culture Centre.
Nominations for the awards close on November 30, 2021.
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