The Manningham Civic Awards

Anyone can nominate for the Manningham Civic Awards.

To nominate someone for a Civic Award, complete the online nomination form . You can also pick up a hardcopy form from the Manningham Civic Centre. 

Nominations must include:

• background about the nominee
• the reason for the nomination including how this person has contributed to the community and how the community benefited from these contributions
• the achievements of the nominee including a list of awards and acknowledgements

Attach copies of any photos, newspaper articles or documents that support your nominee’s contributions and achievements.

Provide at least one referee to support your nomination.

Each year, Manningham Council selects a judging panel to assess nominations and choose a recipient. The panel consists of three independent people, the Mayor and the Manager of the Grants and Events team.

Nominations for this year's Civic Awards open on Wednesday 22 May and close on Monday 22 July 2024.

The Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.

The Citizen of the Year should demonstrate a least five years of achievement in any field, including: 

• community service
• community innovation 
• philanthropy
• volunteer work

If you’d like to nominate someone as Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties. 

Eligibility criteria

In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:

• Nominees must be over 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.

Selection criteria

The nomination must demonstrate that the nominee has:

• contributed to the community for a significant length of time – at least five years
• made a meaningful contribution to the community - above and beyond paid employment duties (if employed)
• been an inspirational role model within our community 
• impacted our community widely through their contribution
• faced challenges and has shown the ability to go above and beyond.

 The Young Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a young Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.  

The Young Citizen of the Year should have demonstrated leadership qualities and have inspired others through their actions or by being a positive role model. The contribution can be made in any field, including: 

• community service
• community innovation 
• philanthropy
• volunteer work

If you’d like to nominate someone as The Young Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties. 

Eligibility criteria

In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:

• Nominees must be under 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.

The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community.  This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.

It highlights the contribution that is made by volunteers and those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community.  The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year award can be made in any field, including:

• community service
• civic engagement
• environment
• sport
• the arts
• education
• business
• advocacy

If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.

The Community Organisation of the Year Award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community.  It can also recognise a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that displays a positive impact to Manningham.

Nominees must be not-for-profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to either: 

• diversity
• acceptance and tolerance
• community spirit
• social connectedness in Manningham

Eligibility criteria

In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:

• Self-nominations by community groups are acceptable in this category.

The Sports Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution by volunteering in our community.

This award recognises the contribution made by those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. This award is specifically for those who volunteer to support sporting groups and clubs within our community. 

If you’d like to nominate someone as Sports Volunteer of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to the Manningham community.