Australia Day Awards

Recognises outstanding members of the community for their personal endeavours, achievements and community input.

Consider the following when nominating:

• How has the nominee made an outstanding contribution to the local community?
• What personal goals and objectives has the nominee achieved?
• Has the work been undertaken on a volunteer or paid basis?
• How is the nominee an inspirational role model for the community?
• What degree of sacrifice or difficulty has the nominee experienced in their pursuits?

Recognises young citizens for their personal endeavours, achievements and community input.

Consider the following when nominating:

• How has the nominee made an outstanding contribution to the local community?
• What personal goals and objectives has the nominee achieved?
• Has the work been undertaken on a volunteer or paid basis?
• How is the nominee an inspirational role model for the community?
• What degree of sacrifice or difficulty has the nominee experienced in their pursuits?

Recognises individuals or groups who have provided outstanding service to the community.

Consider the following when nominating:

• What community work has the nominee undertaken and how has this work contributed to the development of the community?
• What degree of sacrifice or difficulty has the nominee experienced in their pursuits?
• Has the work been undertaken on a volunteer or paid basis?
• Give examples of acts of kindness, generosity or other contribution undertaken by the nominee for the betterment of the community or a particular person or group.

Recognises the committed sportsperson, coach, administrator or official whose actions inspire and encourage others and enrich the community through sport.

Consider the following when nominating:

• What personal goals, objectives or achievements has the nominee fulfilled?
• How is the nominee an inspirational role model?
• How has the nominee made a special contribution to the community?
• Has the work been undertaken on a volunteer or paid basis?
• How does the nominee display the qualities of sportsmanship and a sense of fair play?

Recognises individuals or groups who demonstrate genuine passion for the environment and strive to improve it through conservation, preservation, protection, replenishment and education.

Consider the following when nominating:

• How has the nominee made an outstanding contribution to the environment?
• What degree of sacrifice or difficulty has the nominee experienced in their pursuits?
• Has the work been undertaken on a volunteer or paid basis?
• How is the nominee an inspirational role model?

Recognises individuals or groups involved in the city’s rich cultural and arts community.

Consider the following when nominating:

• How has the nominee made an outstanding contribution to the cultural or arts community?
• What degree of sacrifice or difficulty has been experienced by the nominee in their pursuits?
• Has the work been undertaken on a volunteer or paid basis?
• How is the nominee an inspirational role model?

General conditions of entry are as follows:

1. Nominees must be a resident of the Gold Coast at the time of nomination.
2. Nominees can only be nominated in one category.
3. Nominations will not be accepted if the individual or group has been nominated for an award the previous year.
4. Recipients of awards are ineligible to receive the same award within a five year period.
5. All nominations must have two nominators and include a summary of 500 words maximum about the nominee.
6. All documentation will be retained by the City of Gold Coast.
7. Contact details of nominators may be forwarded to local media.
8. Citizen of the Year nominees must be aged 26 years or older as at 26 January 2021.
9. Young Citizen of the Year nominees must be aged 16–25 years as at 26 January 2021.