Parkes Shire Council is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups who make our community thrive.
Following the success of last year’s Australia Day celebrations, which saw hundreds gather in Cooke Park for a morning of music, recognition, and community spirit, Council is once again calling on residents to nominate local champions for the 2026 awards.
Nominations are open for the following categories: Community Awards, Cultural Awards & Sports Awards. These awards recognise individuals and groups who have made a significant impact in areas such as volunteering, sport, arts, culture, and civic service.
Nominations can be submitted via the Parkes Shire Council website. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes, all you need is a few details about your nominee and why you believe they deserve recognition. The deadline for submissions is 5pm, Thursday 5 December 2025.
For more information or assistance with your nomination, please contact the appropriate person: Community Awards Veronica Shaw 6862 9178, Cultural Awards Kerryn Jones 0428 709 467 or for Sports Awards Anthony McGrath 0418 477 823.