The Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Citizen of the Year should demonstrate a least five years of achievement in any field, including:
- community service
- community innovation
- philanthropy
- volunteer work
If you’d like to nominate someone as Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Nominees must be over 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.
Selection criteria
The nomination must demonstrate that the nominee has:
- contributed to the community for a significant length of time – at least five years
- made a meaningful contribution to the community - above and beyond paid employment duties (if employed)
- been an inspirational role model within our community
- impacted our community widely through their contribution
- faced challenges and has shown the ability to go above and beyond.