The Schrinner Council is asking residents to celebrate the local legends that make living in Brisbane even better.
Nominations for the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards are now open, giving residents the opportunity to commend the individuals and community groups that contribute so much to making Brisbane the best place to live, work and play.
The last awards recognised 30 remarkable individuals who went above and beyond to give back to their communities.
Among them was Senior Citizen of the Year Betty Jennings, whose unwavering dedication to helping those in need resulted in volunteering for the Diggers’ Dozen in the Greenslopes Private Hospital for more than 20 years.
Ryan Finn was awarded the 2023 Australia Day Sports Award for his involvement over seven years with the Para Sport of Boccia, empowering young people with a disability to enjoy and engage in sports.
The 2025 award categories include:
- Citizen of the Year
- Senior Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Australia Day Cultural/Arts Award
- Australia Day Sports Award
- Corporate Citizen of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
- Green Heart Award
- Australia Day Achievement Awards.
Nominations close Monday October 21 2024.
For more information about the awards or to submit your nomination, visit brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards’.
