On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian. It’s the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It’s the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

See the Australia Day Council website for more information and history on Australia Day.

Nominations Open for 2013 Australia Day Awards

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the Tamworth Community in 2012 or over a number of years? Why not recognise their contributions by nominating them for a 2013 Australia Day Award in the following categories (click links to download nomination forms) :

• Barraba - Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year (for Barraba residents aged 23 years and under) and Community Event of the Year
• Manilla - Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year (18 years and under) and Community Event of the Year
• Nundle - Citizen of the Year (over 25 years old), Junior Citizen of the Year (up to 25 years old), Community Organisation or Event, Sports Award (18 years and under), Community Achievement Award or Hero and Community Appreciation Awards
• Tamworth - 2012  Citizen of the Year and George Nethery Medal (over 30 years of age)
• Tamworth - 2012 Young Citizen of the Year (30 years and under) and Mitchell Brady Encouragement Award (Year 10 and under in 2012)

Simply download and complete the applicable nomination form and submit to Tamworth Regional Council by 5:00pm Wednesday 7 November 2012.

Email : trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Fax: (02) 6767 5499
Post: The General Manager, Tamworth Regional Council, PO BOX 555 TAMWORTH NSW 2340
 
For further information please contact Katie Alchin on (02) 6767 5570 or k.alchin@tamworth.nsw.gov.au

2013 Tamworth Region Australia Day Celebrations

Tamworth

For enquiries regarding 2013 Australia Day Awards and celebrations, please contact Customer Services on telephone (02) 6767 5557. 

Barraba

For enquiries regarding 2013 Australia Day Awards and celebrations, please contact the Barraba Council Office on telephone (02) 6782 1105.

Bendemeer

For enquiries regarding 2013 Australia Day Awards and celebrations, please contact the Citizen Services Division on telephone (02) 6767 5557.

Kootingal

For enquiries regarding 2013 Australia Day Awards and celebrations, please contact the Citizen Services Division on telephone (02) 6767 5557.

Manilla

For enquiries regarding 2013 Australia Day Awards and celebrations, please contact the Manilla Council Office on telephone (02) 6761 0200.

Nundle

For enquiries regarding 2013 Australia Day Awards and celebrations, please contact the Nundle Council Office on telephone (02) 6769 3205.

Previous years' award recipients

Australia Day 2011

The winners for the 2011 Australia Day Awards are available for your information

Australia Day 2010

The winners for the 2010 Australia Day Awards are available for your information.

Australia Day 2009

The winners of the 2009 Australia Day Awards are available for your information.