Award nominations are now open

Who do you know who is making an outstanding contribution in the Boroondara community?

Being an exemplary citizen can take many forms.

You might have a co-worker, friend, student, neighbour, volunteer, teacher, sports coach, the list goes on and on, who is making a big difference for the better of our community. Nominate them for the Citizen of the Year Awards.

You can nominate under 2 categories

Nominations close at 5 pm on Friday 21 November 2025.

Winners will be announced at the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 26 January 2026.

Submitting a nomination

• You must provide the contact details of the person you’re nominating or the parent/guardian contact details for a nominee under 18-years-old.
• You may be contacted by our Civic Awards Assessment Panel or by a Council officer from the Governance team if they require any further information to support your nomination.
• You can attach documents to support your nomination. For example: certificates of achievements or recognition, or photos of the nominee in action in the capacity you’re nominating them for.

After you submit your nomination

The Boroondara Civic Awards Assessment Panel will then review the nominations. The panel may contact you or the listed referee to seek more information about your nomination.

If you submit a nomination, a Council officer from the Governance team at City of Boroondara will contact you by January 2026 to let you know the outcome of your nomination.

Award recipients are presented with a certificate at the awards event. The awards event is part of the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 26 January 2026. The awards are honorary and there are no official or obligatory duties required by award recipients during the year.