Greater Hume Shire has many unsung heroes who generously dedicate their time and energy to our communities, now is the time to say thank you by submitting a nomination for an Australia Day Award.

Mayor, Heather Wilton said the awards were a wonderful way for communities to show their appreciation of the tireless work of our many volunteers right across Greater Hume Shire.

The closing date for nominations from residents of Greater Hume Council for its Australia Day 2018 Awards is Wednesday 6 December 2017.

Awards will be announced at the official Australia Day celebration to be held on Friday 26 January 2018 at Jindera.

Residents are encouraged to nominate local people/events for each of the following categories:

Applications should be forwarded to the general Manager, Greater Hume Council, PO Box 99, Holbrook NSW 2644. Nomination forms for all award categories are available from Council’s Customer Service Centres at Culcairn, Henty, Holbrook, Jindera and Walla Walla or at www.greaterhume.nsw.gov.au.