Calling all unsung heroes: nominations for Community Citizen of the Year Awards are open

Community
Published on: Monday, September 01, 2025
For over 20 years, the Community Citizen of the Year Awards have provided a platform to recognise individuals and groups that have gone above and beyond for the City of Swan community. 

Nominations open today, creating the perfect opportunity to pause and appreciate those who dedicate their time and energy to others.

Whether that be in education, health, fundraising, voluntary services, business, sport, the arts, the environment, social inclusion or any other area that enhances the wellbeing of our community.
 
Nominations should be based on an individual or group who has:
  • Made a significant contribution to the community
  • Demonstrated leadership resulting in the enhancement of community life
  • Implemented a significant initiative that has brought about positive change and added value to community life
  • Inspired the community as a role model.
The four award categories are:
  • Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals over 16 years)
  • Young Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 16-30 years)
  • Senior Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 65 years and over)
  • Active Citizenship (for community groups or events).
Tanya Richardson, City of Swan Mayor, said the awards were an opportunity to highlight initiatives enriching our community in ways we may not yet realise.

“If a local champion, person, or group springs to mind, please do put them forward. Whether a nominee or recipient, we can all celebrate everyone’s outstanding contribution because we’re all part of the story,” she said.

“Those who don’t ask for thanks and are unmotivated by accolades are often the ones most deserving. 

“It’s all too easy to forget in our increasingly fast-paced lives, but a nomination could make all the difference.”

To be eligible, nominees must:
  • Be nominated by someone else
  • Reside or work principally in the City of Swan
  • Not be a sitting Elected Official
  • Have made a contribution that is positive, apolitical, and community-focused.
Nominations are open until Friday, October 31, 2025. 

The City of Swan runs and promotes the annual Auspire Community Citizen of the Year Awards, with winners announced as part of the City's Citizenship Ceremony in January 2026.

Visit the Citizenship Awards website to nominate or learn more about the criteria.
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