Community
5 December, 2025
Nominations now open for awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2026 Moyne Community Awards, celebrating the people and events that make Moyne a great place to live.
Each year, the awards recognise outstanding contributions to the community, with nominations sought for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.
Mayor Cr Jordan Lockett encouraged residents to get involved and nominate someone who makes a difference.
“There are people in every town and district of Moyne who go the extra mile; whether it’s volunteering at the local hall, coaching a junior team, organising a fundraiser, or helping a neighbour,” Cr Lockett said.
“These awards are a chance to celebrate those people and the events that bring us together, build community spirit and make Moyne such a special place to call home.”
Cr Lockett said council was looking forward to recognising the 2026 winners on Australia Day, 26 January, with details of the presentation event to be announced soon.
“We’d love to see nominations from right across the shire, from our smallest rural communities to our larger townships,” he said.
“If you know someone who deserves recognition, or if you have been to a great community event, now’s the time to shine a light on their efforts,”
Nominations will close on Sunday, December 14 and can be made online at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/awards or in person at council’s customer service centre in Port Fairy.
