Community Awards

Murrindindi Shire Council's Community Awards, previously called our Citizen of the Year Awards, are held each year, and are an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions of volunteers who demonstrate exceptional community spirit and a willingness to help others.

Our four Award categories are:

• Volunteer of the Year
• Senior Volunteer of the Year
• Young Volunteer of the Year
• Community Group or Initiative of the Year

Do you know someone who’s made a significant contribution to Murrindindi Shire? Would you like to celebrate the work of a local community group or initiative? Why not recognise their efforts and nominate them for a Community Award. Tell us who inspires you, and how they make our Shire a better place. Nominations usually open in February each year.

Award recipients are presented during National Volunteer Week in May – providing the perfect opportunity for everyone to celebrate the contributions of people in our communities.

View a list of all previous award recipients(PDF, 95KB).

Hear from local residents about why volunteering is so important and why you should get involved