Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has encouraged friends, family and colleagues to nominate outstanding members of their community for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Awards.
“These awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the service, hard work and dedication of those who enrich our communities each and every day,” Ms Cooke said.
“If you know of a mate, colleague, mentor, or someone in your town who is making our Cootamundra electorate a better place, now’s your chance to recognise their outstanding efforts by nominating them for a Citizen of the Year award in your local area.”
Ms Cooke acknowledged the incredible achievements of last year’s award winners, including Amanda Stitt from West Wyalong, Karren Cave from Cowra, Alan and Sina Banks from Boorowa, Margery Blackney and Marie Lindley from Cootamundra-Gundagai, and Stephen Hatty from Coolamon.
“Each and every person nominated for these annual awards is someone who has endeavoured to make their community that little bit better. The way each nominee brings people together, to create a more connected, caring, and constructive future for us all is truly inspiring,” Ms Cooke said.
“I can’t wait to celebrate all the wonderful people across our Cootamundra electorate next year.”
Nominations are open across four categories; Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year and the Award for Active Citizenship.
Learn more at www.citizenoftheyear.com.au/nominate/
Image Caption: Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, with Citizens of the Year in Matong, Coolamon LGA, on January 26, 2024.