Guidelines

Eligibility

  • Nominees must be a resident of the Eurobodalla Shire.
  • Individuals cannot nominate themselves.
  • This award is for individuals. Clubs, associations or any other organisations cannot be nominated.

Suggestions for inclusion in your nomination

You might like to describe:

  • how the nominee has been an inspirational role model for our community
  • how many years’ service have they provided
  • how many local organisations they have served with/supported
  • the number of voluntary hours worked
  • the benefit to the community from the nominee’s service or contribution
  • examples of how the nominee has gone “above and beyond”
  • other outstanding achievements by the nominee
  • other recognition of the nominee’s contribution or work, including publicity
  • whether the nominee worked as part of a team and their role within the team
  • whether the nominee has had to overcome any particular difficulties or hurdles
  • who has benefited most from the work.

How to enter

  • Applications open on Monday 19 August 2024 at 9am.
  • Nominate someone by completing the Local Hero Award nomination form.
  • Nominations close on Friday 11 October 2024 at 6pm.
  • A selection panel will choose the winner from the nominations received. The selection panel will be made up of three people including the Mayor.
  • Winners will be announced at the Mayoral Ball on Friday 1 November 2024 at the Moruya Golf Club.

Contact

For all enquiries contact Megan Weyman: