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VACCA Newsletter

Good afternoon,

Nominations are now open for the Rural City of Wangaratta 2026 Australia Day Awards in the following categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16-25) Community Event or Project of the Year. 

The Australia Day Awards celebrate the extraordinary Australians who make a profound impact on our lives, community, and society. These awards honour their challenges and triumphs and reflect each recipient’s unique journey and honour lifelong and ongoing contributions to the Wangaratta Community. 

Award recipients will be honoured at the 2026 Australia Day celebrations in Wangaratta. In addition to receiving their award, the Citizen of the Year will have their handprint carved into the Marmungan Rock in Apex Park—a lasting tribute to outstanding individuals in our community. This handprint will be unveiled during Reconciliation Week in a cultural ceremony hosted by the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network. 

How to Nominate 

Nominating is easier than ever. Forms and eligibility details are available online: https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Australia-Day-Awards 

Hard copies can also be collected from: 

• Wangaratta Government Centre (Customer Service) 
• Wangaratta Library 
• Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre 

For more information contact k.brady@wangaratta.vic.gov.au   

Nominations close at 6pm, Saturday 8 November 2025.