NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2008
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock called for constituents to nominate for the Australian of the Year Awards 2008.
"The Australian of the Year Awards plays an important part in Australia Day celebrations each year, allowing Australians to recognise citizens who have contributed in outstanding ways to our community," Mr Ruddock said.
You can nominate a great Australian online now at www.australianoftheyear.gov.au or pick up a nomination form at your local Commonwealth Bank branch or call 1300 655 193 for more information. Nominations close on Friday 31 August 2007.
"It may be someone you know or someone or you have heard about and admire as a great Australian, you just need to be able to tell the Council something about their achievements and contributions to nominate them."
"I encourage everyone to nominate someone they admire for an Australian of the Year award," Philip Ruddock said.
There are four categories in the Australian of the Year Awards:
• Australian of the Year - open to all Australians who deserve recognition for their extraordinary achievements, contributions to the community and nation and who are inspirational role models to all Australians;
• Senior Australian of the Year - recognises those Australians aged 60 years and over who continue to achieve and contribute to the community;
• Young Australian of the Year - recognises those extraordinary young Australians aged 16-25 years who are contributing to our community;
• Australia 's Local Hero - recognises Australians who make a real difference in their local communities and whose outstanding contributions enrich the lives of those around them.
"If you would like to nominate an Australian of the Year or a local hero, pick up a nomination form from your local Commonwealth Bank branch and for more information on the Australian of the Year Awards or to submit your nomination online, visit www.australianoftheyear.gov.au.