Nominations are open for Citizen of the Year Awards in the Alexandrina Council, City of Onkaparinga and City of Victor Harbor council areas.

The Citizen of the Year Awards are presented by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and are administered by local councils across the state.

It is an opportunity for residents to nominate individuals or groups who have made a real difference in their community.

Nomination categories vary slightly across districts, but in 2025 they include:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Event of the Year
• Award for Active Citizenship

Individuals and groups can be nominated for their contribution and community service to a range of areas such as education, health, fundraising, charitable and voluntary services,

business, sports, arts, the environment or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of their community.

Award recipients in local government areas can be submitted for inclusion in the state-level Citizen of the Year Awards.

“Every year, I look forward to presenting the Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards to celebrate and honour the special people in our communities,” Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes says.

“These awards are an opportunity to recognise the valuable efforts of individuals and groups that can sometimes go unnoticed. Without them, our communities wouldn’t be what they are today.

“I encourage you to nominate someone who you think should be rewarded for their dedication and outstanding contribution to the Alexandrina communities.”

Alexandrina Council recipient awards will be presented at the annual Australia Day ceremonies hosted in Strathalbyn and Goolwa on 26 January 2025.

Nomination forms for Alexandrina are available at the Goolwa and Strathalbyn Offices and online.

City of Onkaparinga offers extra awards in the categories of Little Hero of the Year and Sportsperson of the Year.

Nomination forms for all awards can be found online and submitted via email or in person at any City of Onkaparinga council office or library building. Go to the website for more information.

Visit the City of Victor Harbor website for local award nomination information. 

Award  nominations in the District Council of Yankalilla and Kangaroo Island will open shortly.

Award criteria information and online nomination forms are also available on the Australia Day Council of South Australia website.