Australia Day Awards

Murrumbidgee Council joins with the community and proudly celebrates Australia Day in Coleambally, Darlington Point and Jerilderie.  

The awards promote and recognise outstanding examples of citizenship and achievement during the current year.

Awards are given in each of our towns: Coleambally, Darlington Point and Jerilderie.


COLEAMBALLY

The categories are:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year (21 years and under as at 31 December 2023)
  • Senior Sportsperson of the Year (17 years and over on 31 December 2023)
  • Junior Sportsperson of the Year (13-16 years on 31 December 2023)
  • Sub-junior Sportsperson of the Year (12 years and under on 31 Dec 2023)
  • Sporting Team of the Year
  • Event of the Year
  • Cultural Award of the Year

DARLINGTON POINT

The categories are:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year (under 21)
  • Event/Group Achievement of the Year
  • Senior Sportsperson
  • Young Sportsperson (under 21)
  • Sporting team of the Year

JERILDERIE

The categories are:

  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Sportsperson of the Year

Related Pages


Coleambally Australia Day

The Coleambally Australia Day Committee organise an Australia Day celebration which includes the presentation of various awards to recognise the tremendous contributions of individuals and groups in the community.


Darlington Point Australia Day

Murrumbidgee Council and the Darlington Point Town Life Committee organise a great celebration for Australia Day, which includes a BBQ and the presentation of Australia Day Awards.


Jerilderie Australia Day

The Jerilderie Australia Day Committee organise a celebratory evening at Luke Park for Australia Day and present various awards to recognise the great contributions individuals and groups make to our community.