Redlands Coast Australia Day Awards

Each year Redland City Council recognises outstanding Redlands Coast residents and community organisations through our annual Australia Day Awards.

We acknowledge high-achieving members of our community who have made outstanding contributions and have given freely of their time, knowledge and enthusiasm to promote the welfare and wellbeing across the Redlands Coast community.

Award category criteria

Citizen of the Year Award

• Outstanding achievement and leadership by an individual in the Redlands Coast community.
• Demonstrated selfless commitment and involvement in activities that promote the welfare and wellbeing of the community.

Senior Citizen of the Year Award (60 years and over)

• Outstanding achievement and leadership by an individual in the Redlands Coast community.
• Demonstrated selfless commitment and involvement in activities that promote the welfare and wellbeing of the community.

Young Citizen of the Year Award (30 years and under)

• Outstanding achievement and leadership by an individual in the Redlands Coast community.
• Demonstrated selfless commitment and involvement in activities that promote the welfare and wellbeing of the community.

Local Hero Award

• Outstanding dedication and contribution by an individual to one or more areas of Redland Coast.
• Demonstrated voluntary service, expertise and community leadership that has led to the betterment of the quality of life of others.

Community Organisation Award

• Outstanding contribution by a voluntary service organisation to the wellbeing of Redlands Coast citizens.
• Demonstrated commitment and delivery of a service to improve lives and opportunities for community members.

Cultural Award

• Significant achievement by an individual or group who produces and promotes outstanding creative work in Redlands Coast.

Environment and Sustainability Award

• Outstanding contribution and dedication by an individual or group to protect and enhance Redlands Coast’s natural environment and community amenity.

Sports Award

• Significant achievement by an individual or group for their contribution to sport in Redlands Coast and beyond.

Reconciliation Award

• Significant achievement by an individual or group who are actively working on reconciliation between our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people in Redlands Coast.

More information

Nominations close Friday 4 December 2020.

For more information about Redlands Coast Australia Day Awards and last winners please visit our website.