Celebrating Community Achievers Through Regional Awards
Last modified: August 14, 2009 - 7:57 AM
UPPER Hunter community members are being encouraged to participate in the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards, with nominations closing next Friday August 21.
Upper Hunter Shire Council Mayor Michael Johnsen said the program was designed to reward and acknowledge "unsung heroes" in the community.
"Now is the time to give praise and thanks to our community leaders, through our volunteers our community service employees, our local festivals and events and our leading businesses. We ask you to nominate and showcase what our wonderful Upper Hunter community has to offer," Cr Johnsen said.
"Our community spirit is already well-recognised and this is a good opportunity to highlight that spirit," he added.
Nominations are now open in six categories:
- The Department of Lands Crown Reserve Trust Award
- The Department of Lands Community of the Year Award
- The Department of State & Regional Development Business Enterprise Award
- The Department of State & Regional Development Events and Tourism Award
- The Kleenheat Gas Environment and Landcare Award
- The Integral Energy Regional Service Award
Prizes include $30,000 of Commonwealth Bank AwardSaver accounts and Television Air Time Prize Packages on Prime Television. All category winners will also receive a magnificent hand crafted glass trophy.
The Awards are proudly supported by The Land Newspaper, and the Local Government Shires Association of NSW.
Award criteria and nomination forms are available from Upper Hunter Shire Council offices or telephone 1300 735 445 or visit http://www.awardsaustralia.com/.
Contact details
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Tel: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
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