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Each year, North Sydney Council honours local people who make a difference in our community and local government area.
There are many people who work behind the scenes to make North Sydney the wonderful place that it is. The North Sydney Community Awards are a perfect opportunity to acknowledge some of these unsung heroes. If you know someone who is worthy of an accolade, we encourage you to nominate them.
Whether it is someone who volunteers in the area, a social entrepreneur, or you know of a project with wide community impact, a Community Award is a great way to recognise a person or group who is making a difference.
Nominations for the next North Sydney Community Awards will open in May 2026.
Previous award winners
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Award categories
Nominations for the next North Sydney Community Awards will open in May 2026.
Check back soon for more information on our 2026 nomination process.
Eligibility criteria
- The nominee must be an Australian citizen.
- While the nominee does not 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 2024; however, this does not exclude cumulative prior years of contribution eg volunteer recognised for 20 years achievement, retired 2024.
- Nominees for the Next Generation Award must be aged 24 and under on 31 December 2024.
- 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 individuals and groups at a special awards ceremony. Details to be announced.
How to nominate
Nominations for the next North Sydney Community Awards will open in May 2026.