Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards

The Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year and Active Citizenship Awards are presented each year on January 26th during Australia Day celebrations.

The Awards recognise and reward individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or given an outstanding service over a number of years, to the Port Lincoln community over and above normal employment duties.

Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and well-being of the community.

Each year around October City of Port Lincoln invite the community to nominate a worthy recipient for the following Awards:

Australia Day Citizen Award
To be eligible, the person must be an Australian Citizen.

Australia Day Young Citizen Award
To be eligible, the person must be an Australian Citizen aged over 16 years and under 30 years of age on 26 January of the Awards year.

The Community Event of the Year Award
Presented to the person or group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the past year.

Award for Active Citizenship
To be presented to a person or group delivering outstanding work for an event or cause, staged in the community during the past year. Australian citizenship is not required.

These Awards are provided by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and are administered by Local Government Authorities throughout the State on behalf of the Australia Day Council. Proudly supported by the Local Government Association of South Australia, Sarah Constructions, MGA Insurance, Community Bridging Services Inc., Community Business Bureau and Flinders University.

In some circumstances the "Keys to the City" or "Freedom of the City" may be bestowed by the City of Port Lincoln.

Nominations Open

To nominate someone who makes a real difference in your community and give them an opportunity to be celebrated and recognised for their important contribution you can:

Nominate:

Online: www.citizenoftheyear.com.au

Download: Nomination Form [PDF 5.5MB]

*Nomination forms are also available at the Council Office and Port Lincoln Library.

Nominations close Friday, 20 November 2026