Published on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 2:11:34 PM
Please attribute information below to Shire CEO, Scott Wildgoose.
Recognise someone who goes above and beyond in our community.
It’s time to start thinking about who you know who is doing amazing things in our local community!
The Community Citizen of the Year Awards gives us the opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of individuals and groups who are engaged and committed to our local area.
Recognising local heroes for more than 20 years, the Awards are made up of four categories:
- Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals over 16 years)
- Young Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 16-30 years)
- Senior Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 65 years and over)
- Active Citizenship (for community groups or events)
New research from Auspire – Australia Day Council WA, which delivers the Awards in partnership with local councils across Western Australia, supports the presence of such community award programs for the social, cultural and economic impact they make.
In a survey of 2025 recipients, 88% of respondents said the Awards encourage active citizenship, with 90% believing that they are a great way to recognise leaders. Furthermore, 86% of respondents agree that the Awards assist in generating better community connections.
Nominations can be made for contributions to education, health, fundraising, voluntary services, business, sports, arts, culture, the environment, social inclusion or any other area that enhances the wellbeing of our community. Nominations are now open until 31 October 2025 and can be submitted at www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate
The Shire of Gingin is proud to deliver the Community Citizen of the Year Awards, in partnership with Auspire and Joint Patrons His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson. Recipients will be announced at our Australia Day Event in January 2026.
The Community Citizen of the Year Awards are proudly supported by Principal Partner the Department of Communities, and Media Partners 9News Perth, 6PR Perth and WA Today.
Shire of Gingin media contact:
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T: (08) 9575 5100
E: media@gingin.wa.gov.au
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