The Community Citizen of the Year Awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of individuals, groups and events who are engaged and committed to creating a strong inclusive and connected local community. Whether they are a nominee or recipient, we can all celebrate their outstanding contribution, because we’re all part of the story.
Recognising local heroes for more than 20 years, the Awards are made up of four categories:
Nominations can be made for contributions to education, health, fundraising, voluntary services, business, sports, arts, culture, the environment, social inclusion or any other area that enhances community wellbeing, strengthens connections and helps create a place where everyone feels welcome and included. For the full criteria, visit www.citizenshipawards.com.au/criteria
Mayor Margaret Thomas shared the importance in recognising of our local volunteers, stating “These awards are a chance to recognise those in our community who go above and beyond to help make the City of Kalamunda a welcoming, inclusive, connected, safe and beautiful place to live and work.”
“They don’t do it for reward or recognition; they do it because they care about the people and places that make up a community. They are the quiet achievers, the behind-the-scenes volunteers who generously give their time, skills and effort to strengthen connections, support others and help make our places welcoming and inclusive for all, and they deserve to be celebrated.”
Nominations for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards are open until Friday 31 October 2026 and can be submitted at www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate
City of Kalamunda recipients will be announced at an awards ceremony in January 2027.
The City of Kalamunda is proud to deliver the Community Citizen of the Year Awards, in partnership with Auspire and Joint Patrons His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson.
The Community Citizen of the Year Awards are proudly supported by Principal Partner Pharmacy 777, Media Partners 9News Perth and WAtoday, and Fulfillment Partner Westcare Inc.
More information:
Website: www.citizenshipawards.com.auEmail: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.auPhone: (08) 9257 9999
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