Citizenship Awards
Lane Cove Council’s Citizenship Awards acknowledge the contributions made by those who enhance the quality of our community and/or excel in their field. We also run a Neighbour Day Awards program to recognise the efforts of residents of Lane Cove who make great neighbours.
Nominations Now Open
Council is keen to receive nominations from members of our community who can identify noteworthy recipients for our upcoming Awards.
Nominations close Thursday 21 March 2024.
Who can make a nomination?
Anyone, regardless of where they live, is invited to nominate a person, or persons, whom they feel has made a significant contribution to the community.
Who is eligible to be nominated?
In most cases, the recipient should be a resident of Lane Cove or, for some categories, employees/owners of a Lane Cove business. As the category list below indicates, there is an Award category to suit most contributions eg. one who has contributed to the sustainability of Lane Cove, a quiet achiever, a young person, an artist, an employee of a business, an outstanding business or a sportsperson.
Nominations of volunteers are particularly welcome as the presentation evening coincides with National Volunteer Week (20-26 May 2024).
Categories for Awards
Young Achiever
a resident of Lane Cove, aged 12 to 25, for achievement in any facet of life
Music/Culture/Art
a resident of Lane Cove who, as a musician, artist, director, craftsperson, writer, actor, dancer, cultural performer/artist, student, teacher or administrator, has made a significant contribution to the community or had significant achievement in their field.
Sport
a resident of Lane Cove, who as an athlete, coach, administrator, etc. has made a significant contribution to the community or had significant achievement in their field.
Workplace General
anyone who works in Lane Cove, whether as employer or employee and has made a significant contribution to the community or had significant achievement in their field.
Community Service
a resident of Lane Cove who as a volunteer or administrator has made a significant contribution to the community, or had significant achievement in their field. (Note: This is a very popular category. Consider nominating your candidate in another category if another is suitable.)
Access and Inclusion
an individual, business or organisation that has made a significant contribution to creating a more inclusive Lane Cove community or improving the quality of life for people with disability.
Sustainable Citizen
an award to an individual in the Lane Cove LGA who has made a significant contribution or had significant achievement in economic, social, cultural or environmental sustainability.
Sustainable Organisation
an award to an organisation such as a business, school or community group in the Lane Cove LGA that has made a significant contribution or had significant achievement in economic, social or environmental sustainability.
Sustainable Development
an award to a development in the Lane Cove LGA that has made a significant contribution or had significant achievement in raising local awareness of sustainability in the built environment
Leadership
a resident of Lane Cove who provides leadership or is a role-model to others within Lane Cove.
Outstanding Business
The criteria is excellence in business and a significant contribution to the community.
- Businesses located within the Lane Cove local government area
- Any type of business is eligible: a medical practice, home occupation, retailer, industry etc
- Any member of the community may make a nomination
Citizen of the Year
a resident of Lane Cove who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to Lane Cove, or a resident of Lane Cove who is an outstanding achiever or an eminent resident of Lane Cove who contributes to community identity and pride
Neighbour Day Award
“Neighbours Every Day” is Relationships Australia’s social connection campaign promoting the benefits of social connection and building capacity for all to make and maintain respectful relationships – year-round. This award is for a resident of Lane Cove who is a great neighbour. A person who has gone above and beyond to support their neighbourhood with an initiative, act of kindness and who promotes social connection.
In addition to the above categories, the Selection Committee may award discretionary categories for those who have made a significant contribution to the Lane Cove community but may not reside in Lane Cove. These are generally for long-standing or exceptional contributions.
Previous Recipients
Please note that Awards are presented in the year following the nomination and/or achievement.
For example, 2021 Awards were presented in 2022. The Awards were not held in 2023.