Nominations are open now for the 2026 Macedon Ranges Community Awards.
The annual awards celebrate inspiring individuals, groups and initiatives that make an outstanding contribution to community life across the Macedon Ranges.
Macedon Ranges council mayor Kate Kendall said the awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the often unseen efforts of community members.
“Across the Macedon Ranges, there are so many people who quietly and consistently give their time, energy and knowledge to support others,” she said.
“These awards are a chance to recognise the efforts of our local everyday heroes, and give them the recognition they deserve, as they make our community the wonderful place to live that it is.”
Council encourages residents to nominate anyone across the shire they think has made a positive impact – whether through volunteering, leadership, creative or sporting achievements, environmental accomplishments, youth leadership, or the delivery of outstanding community events.
Nominations can go across one of eight categories, including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Inclusive Communities, Contribution to the Environment, Contribution to Community Arts, Contribution to Sports and Wellbeing, Youth Leadership, and Community Event of the Year.
Nominations are open now, and will close on Sunday 22 February. Award recipients will be announced during National Volunteer Week in May.
Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/Community-Awards
