Council
27 November, 2025
Nominate for shire awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2026 Moyne Community Awards, celebrating the people and events that make Moyne a great place to live.
Each year, the awards recognise outstanding contributions to the community, with nominations sought for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.
Councillor Karen Foster, who was mayor at the time nominations opened, encouraged residents to get involved and nominate someone who makes a difference.
“There are people in every town and district of Moyne who go the extra mile,” she said.
“Whether it’s volunteering at the local hall, coaching a junior team, organising a fundraiser, or helping a neighbour.
“These awards are a chance to celebrate those people and the events that bring us together, build community spirit and make Moyne such a special place to call home.”
Cr Foster said council was looking forward to recognising the 2026 winners on Australia Day, January 26 in 2026, with details of the presentation event to be announced soon.
“We’d love to see nominations from right across the shire, from our smallest rural communities to our larger townships,” she said.
“If you know someone who deserves recognition, or if you have been to a great community event, now’s the time to shine a light on their efforts,” she said.
Nominations close Sunday, December 14.
Visit the Moyne Shire Council website at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/awards to nominate someone or do so in-person at council’s customer service centres in Mortlake or Port Fairy.