Australia Day Awards - 2026
Funding Providers
Moira Shire Council
Location
MoiraFunding Type
Award A00768
Primary Category
Community developmentEligible to
- Not-for-Profits
- Schools
- Unincorporated Groups
- Individuals
Funding
Amount (max):Total pool: Undisclosed
Round(s)
- Closes 21-Nov-2025 Midnight (AEDT)
Purpose
Nominations for the 2026 Moira Shire Australia Day Awards are now open for individuals or organisations that have endeavoured to enhance and provide for their local community and instill a sense of community spirit and awareness.
Overview
Nominees who are Australian citizens and have made a significant voluntary contribution during 2025, or who have given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years are eligible.
But it’s not just individual people who can be nominated.
A project or event that a school, community group or organisation has held which went that extra mile to help their local area can also be nominated.
The 2026 Moira Shire Australia Day Awards recognise the exceptional contribution of the people and groups in our community who inspire us all.
There are six award categories
- Citizen of the Year
- Junior Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
- Community Organisation of the Year and
- Arts Culture and/or Environment Project of the Year.
Applications / Guidelines

Contact Details
- Phone: 0358 719 222
- Email: info@moira.vic.gov.au
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