The judging panel will be looking not only at the duration but also at the quality of the service, including individual acts of compassion, generosity and bravery. The awards will be made in three categories:
a) Citizen of the Year
b) Young Citizen of the Year
c) Senior Citizen of the Year
d) Community Event of the Year
Winners will be announced on Australia Day, 26 January 2010 in Coronation Park. The Rotary Club of Yass will once again be providing breakfast in the park from 7.00 am.
Anyone who is a resident of Yass Valley at the time of nomination is eligible to enter. People who have previously been nominated, but have not received an award are eligible to be nominated again.
To enter the awards please send a one page summary outlining the achievements of the person or group that you are nominating to Cathy Campbell – Community Development Manager, Yass Valley Council, PO Box 6, Yass NSW 2582 or by email to Council@yass.nsw.gov.au or deliver your nomination to Yass Valley Council Administration Office, 209 Comur Street, Yass.
Nominations will close at 5pm on Friday 13 November 2009.
