Knox Australia Day 2021 Awards

2021 Knox Australia Day Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Knox Local Australia Day Awards. These awards provide a tremendous opportunity for public recognition of the many people who have made a valuable contribution to the Knox community. 

The 2021 Award categories are: 

Citizen of the Year 

For Knox community members who could be described as role models in the community, having given selflessly of themselves to others. 

Young Citizen of the Year 

For Knox community members under 25 years of age on 26 January 2021, who have made an outstanding contribution to their community or school. 

Volunteer of the Year 

For Knox community members who have given of themselves in a voluntary role. 

Local Hero 

For a community member who performed a heroic act or made a singular outstanding achievement in the Knox community. 

Elder Citizen of the Year 

For Knox community members aged 65 and over who have made a significant contribution to the community or are an inspirational role model. 

Environmentalist of the Year 

For Knox community members whose actions and ideas have had a significant positive impact on the natural environment. 

Please consider nominating a valued member of our community for one or more of these prestigious awards. Online nominations are available on the Council website www.knox.vic.gov.au/ausday. 

For more information please contact the Governance Team via email at knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au. Nominations close 5.00pm Friday 4 December 2020. We look forward to you joining Council in celebrating Australia Day 2021 by honouring inspirational people within our community.    

Shane Kruger

Assistant Principal