Merri-bek Community Awards

Merri-bek Community Awards nominations closing soon

Only 3 weeks left to submit a nomination in the 2026 Merri-bek Community Awards!

Don't miss your chance to celebrate our local legends - the people, projects and organisations making our community stronger, more inclusive, creative and sustainable.

There are 9 award categories

• Environmental Sustainability Award (in recognition of John Englart)
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Youth Impact Award
• Honouring Women Award
• Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Sport and Recreation Achievement Award
• Community Initiative of the Year Award
• Arts and Creative Expression Award
• First Peoples Cultural Leadership Award (in recognition of Lisa Bellear)

You can submit your nomination online or in-person at our libraries and customer service centres.

You can submit your nomination in your preferred language.

Nominations close on Monday 24 August.