Eligibility criteria
- the nominee must be an Australian Citizen
- whilst the nominee doesn't have to reside in the North Sydney LGA, they need to have made a significant and positive contribution to the North Sydney LGA community
- the nominee's contribution must have been made in 2023; however, does not exclude cumulative years contribution made prior e.g. volunteer recognised for 20 years achievement, retired 2023
- nominees for the Next Generation Award must be aged 24 and under on 31 December 2023
- previous award recipients cannot be nominated
- self-nominations cannot be accepted
- present Council staff, Councillors and their family members can nominate others, but cannot themselves be nominated.
Judging
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of North Sydney Council, as well as the Community Awards Committee, are responsible for judging the nominations and awarding winners in each category.
The North Sydney Community Awards will be presented to winning individuals and groups at a special awards ceremony. Details to be announced.