Port Stephens Annual Awards
Funding Providers
Port Stephens Council
Location
Port StephensFunding Type
Award A00778
Primary Category
Community developmentEligible to
- Not-for-Profits
- Unincorporated Groups
- Individuals
Funding
Total pool: UndisclosedRound(s)
Currently Closed
- Opens 22-Sep-2025 Closes 03-Nov-2025
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
Applications / Guidelines

Contact Details
- Phone: 02 4988 0255
- Email: awards@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
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