AUSTRALIA DAY 2026 AWARD NOMINATIONS – NOW OPEN
Dubbo Regional Council is seeking nominations to recognise outstanding citizens living in our community ahead of the 2026 Australia Day awards.
Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black said it was a great opportunity to recognise community members who had contributed significantly to the region.
“The Dubbo Region has a lot of outstanding community members who deserve to be recognised for their hard work, and what better way to acknowledge that work than to honour them with a nomination for an Australia Day Award.
“There are several categories for the awards, aimed at ensuring people are recognised across all areas and across the region,” Clr Black said.
Award nominations are being accepted in both Wellington and Dubbo for the following categories:
Wellington:
• Citizen of the Year
• Senior Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Young Sportsperson of the Year
• Community Event of the Year
• Services to Sport Award
• Community Service/Achievement Award
Dubbo:
• Citizen of the Year
• Senior Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Young Sportsperson of the Year
• Services to the Arts
• Community Group of the Year
• Services to Sport
Residents are encouraged to submit nominations as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Nominations for the 2026 Dubbo Australia Day Awards and Wellington Australia Day Awards close at 9am on Monday 8 December 2025. Nomination forms can be found online: www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/community-groups/community-awards-and-tours/community-recognition-and-awards
Recipients will be announced at the Australia Day events in Wellington and Dubbo.
Last Edited: 21 Oct 2025