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Port Stephens Annual Awards

Funding Providers

Port Stephens Council

Location

Port Stephens

Funding Type

Award A00778

Primary Category

Community development

Eligible to

  • Not-for-Profits
  • Unincorporated Groups
  • Individuals

Funding

Total pool: Undisclosed

Round(s)

Currently Closed

  • Opens 22-Sep-2025 Closes 03-Nov-2025
Please note: this grant program is currently not taking any applications.

Purpose

The Port Stephens Annual Awards provide an opportunity for Port Stephens Council to formally recognise outstanding contributions made to the Port Stephens community by various groups and individuals.

Overview

The Port Stephens Annual Awards presented on Australia Day each year provide an opportunity for Council to formally recognise the amazing efforts of groups and individuals from around the Port Stephens region.

There are seven award categories:

  • Freeman of Port Stephens
  • Citizen of the Year
  • Young Citizen of the Year
  • Port Stephens Medal
  • Sportsperson of the Year
  • Cultural Endeavour
  • Environmental Award

 

Limitations

Eligibility

  • Nominees must be residents of Port Stephens, except in exceptional circumstances, as determined by the Assessment Panel
  • Awards will not be granted posthumously
  • Self nominations will not be accepted
  • Nominations must fit within one or more of the categories outlined above
  • Nominees may be either volunteers or paid employees
  • Awards may be awarded more than once to a particular person or group, at the sole discretion of the Assessment Panel

Contact Details

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