Citizen of the Year Awards

Each year, Roper Gulf Regional Council celebrates the achievements and contributions of members of our communities through the Citizen of the Year Awards.

The Citizen of the Year Awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community who, through their contributions and achievements, make our region a better place. These individuals and organisations offer outstanding service each day and enable our communities to be stronger as a result of their tireless efforts.

This year we have taken a different approach by organising the awards for the entire Roper Gulf region, uniting all our communities in a collective celebration of excellence. By doing so, we emphasise the importance of regional solidarity and collaboration, acknowledging that the achievements of one community resonate throughout the entire region. Therefore, there will be one regional winner for each Award category.

Award Categories

Award	Selection Criteria
Citizen of the Year Award	Must be an Australian Citizen. Significant contribution to the community. An inspirational role model for the Australian community. The scope of impact the individual’s contribution has in the local government area.
Young Citizen of the Year Award	Must be an Australian Citizen under 30 years of age on 26 January 2024. Significant contribution to the community. An inspirational role model for the Australian community. The scope of impact the individual’s contribution has in the local government area.
Community Event of the Year Award	This is presented to the person/group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the past year. The quality of the activity. The scope of impact the activity has in the local government area. The activities contribution to the community.