We’ve got just over three weeks left to put forward our nominations for the 2027 Greater Bendigo Citizen of the Year Awards.
The initiative acknowledges residents of the City who make a positive contribution to Bendigo and surrounds in the field of sport, arts, education, business or community service.
CEO Andrew Cooney promoted the Awards on the Wake Up Call last week, saying the nomination process is “very easy”.
“We just ask that people tell us why they think this person is a worthy nominee, and what they do for the community,” Mr Cooney said.
This year’s awards saw Bagshot resident Barry Clay recognised as Citizen of the Year for his multiple contributions to the wider community over five decades, including as a member of the Bagshot Hall Committee, Bagshot Recreation Committee, Huntly-Epsom Lions Club, Goornong Neighbourhood Watch and Bendigo Agricultural Show Society.
Meantime, the Young Citizen of the Year prize – acknowledging a resident aged under 25 years old – went to Phannika Finnerty for her volunteer work with Dementia Alliance.
Names must be submitted by December 1st for them to be considered for the 2027 ceremony.
For more information and to submit your nomination, head to the City’s website.
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