If you know someone who makes Victor Harbor a better place, nominate them for a Citizen of the Year Award.

The City of Victor Harbor is encouraging community members to get involved in the Citizen of the Year Awards program by nominating an individual or group whose work has made the council area a better place to live, work and visit.

The three award categories include:

• Citizen of the Year – presented to the most outstanding citizen.
• Young Citizen of the Year – presented to the most outstanding citizen aged under 30 years.
• Community Event of the Year – presented to the individual or group who has staged the most outstanding community event during 2019.

“Our community is filled with individuals and groups that make an outstanding contribution to the advancement and wellbeing of our community," says Mayor Moira Jenkins.

"The Citizen of the Year Awards formally recognise and celebrate these people that make a positive impact, and I encourage community members to take the time to make a nomination.

“Last year we didn’t receive any nominations for Young Citizen of the Year. We really encourage schools, community clubs and groups to nominate young people who are making outstanding contributions to our city.”

“The nomination process is simple and award recipients may be nominated for the State Awards, presented by the Governor of South Australia.”

The winners of the 2020 Citizen of the Year Awards will be announced following the December 2019 council meeting and celebrated at the official awards ceremony on Australia Day 2020.

The council is also seeking expressions of interest from community members interested in being a part of the selection panel that judges these awards. Interested persons can lodge their interest with the City of Victor Harbor’s chief executive officer by emailing [email protected]

For more information about the Citizen of the Year Awards, or to find out how to make your nomination, visit www.victor.sa.gov.au/coty Alternatively, collect a nomination form from the council office at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor.

Nominations for the 2020 Citizen of the Year Awards close at 5pm on Friday, 15 November 2019.