Community Awards 2023 – Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for Inner West Council's Community Awards programs until Sunday 2 April 2023. This includes the Pauline McLeod Awards for Reconciliation, Citizen of the Year Awards and Amy Large Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Wednesday 8 March 2023: Nominations open
5pm Tuesday 11 April 2023: Nominations close

If you know someone who is making a difference in the Inner West, the Community Awards give you a chance to nominate them and have their contribution recognised. 

Nominees and award recipients will be celebrated as part of a collective event in May 2023.

Citizen of the Year Awards

The Inner West Council Citizen, Senior Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards aim to recognise outstanding contributions from individuals within the inner west community. Award categories include:

Young Citizen of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Senior Citizen of the Year

Citizen of the Year Awards Nomination - Online form
Citizen of the Year Awards Nomination – Word form

Amy Large Volunteer Awards

The Amy Large Volunteer of the Year Awards acknowledge outstanding volunteer contributions to local families, organisations, programs and individuals in the Inner West community.

Award categories include:

Young Volunteer
Adult Volunteer
Senior Volunteer
Volunteer Team/Group of the Year

Amy Large Volunteer Awards Nomination - Online form
Amy Large Volunteer Awards Nomination - Word form

Pauline McLeod Awards for Reconciliation

The Pauline McLeod Awards for Reconciliation acknowledge the achievements of those who work to promote Reconciliation through selfless acts.

Award categories include, with an award for Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons in each category:

Primary Award
Secondary Award
Open Award

Nominations for the 2023 Pauline McLeod Awards for Reconciliation will open in March. Check the Pauline McLeod Awards for Reconciliation webpage in the coming weeks.