Freeman of the City is the highest award Council can bestow.
The Freeman of the City title is an honour bestowed upon citizens who have made significant achievements and dedicated service to the community over their lifetime. This prestigious award is extended exclusively to those who have shown outstanding, ongoing and extensive community involvement.
The first freeman was honoured by the City in 1966.
The list of recipients for this award to date are:
Know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to our community? You can nominate them for Freeman of the City by completing the Nomination Form and arranging at least two endorsements to support your submission.
To give your nomination the best chance of success, please read the Freeman of the City Policy to understand the eligibility criteria and what information to include.
Nominations can be submitted using the online forms below. Alternatively, your nomination can be submitted via:
Freeman Nomination Form
Freeman Endorsement Form ``
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