With nominations closing on December 12, 2014, council is encouraging people to nominate a deserving resident or organisation for the 2015 Narromine Shire Australia Day Awards.
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Nominations are now open for these community awards which recognise and celebrate people, events and activities that make Narromine Shire a great place to live.
Narromine Shire Mayor Bill McAnally said we are fortunate to live in a community like Narromine Shire where people go above and beyond every day.
"People are generously dedicating their time to improving the lives of others. The Narromine Shire Australia Day Awards are an excellent way to recognise and applaud the work of these people, to shine a light on the positive work that is carried out every day by so many across our shire and to acknowledge the achievements of our sporting community,'' he said.
Award categories are:
o Citizen of the Year - presented to the most outstanding citizen
o Young Citizen of the Year - presented to the most outstanding citizen aged under 25 years
o Community Event of the Year - presented to the person or group who has staged an outstanding community event during 2014
o Sportsperson of the Year - presented for outstanding achievement in sport
o Junior Sportsperson of the Year - presented for outstanding achievement in sport
o Children's Champion Award - presented for contribution to children
Award nomination forms can be downloaded from council's website www.narromine.nsw.gov.au or obtained from council's office at 124 Dandaloo Street, Narromine.
Nominations for the 2015 awards close on Friday December 12 2014 at 5pm and the recipients will be announced at the Australia Day celebrations across the shire on January 26, 2015.
Further information in relation to the awards can be obtained by contacting council's customer service on 6889 9999.