Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their contributions to our community? Someone whose work and commitments make our community a better place to live, work and play?
If so, now's the time to nominate them for Coober Pedy’s Citizen of the Year Awards.
It may be an individual or community group who has gone above and beyond to support others, someone who works tirelessly to improve our community, an event that brings our community together or someone who's sporting, or volunteering achievements deserve to be celebrated.
Whether it be a friend, family member, neighbour, or workmate, please consider nominating them.
Awards are given in the following categories:
- Citizen of the Year - recognises an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the community through their leadership and/or voluntary service.
- Young Citizen of the Year - recognises exceptional young people under 30 years of age on 26 January 2023.
- Senior Citizen of the Year - recognises those aged over 65 years on 26 January 2023, who continue to achieve and contribute.
- Community Event/Group of the Year - recognises an organisation/group who presented an outstanding or beneficial community event/service during the year, which has provided opportunities for support, participation and/or attendance by the community.
Submit a Nomination
There are several ways you can submit a nomination for our 2023 Citizen of the Year Awards
- Complete a Nomination Form (PDF) and submit:
- Via email – dccp@cpcouncil.sa.gov.au
- In person at our office – Council Chambers, Hutchison Street
Nominations have been extended! Nominations now close 5pm Friday 2nd December 2022
Last year Jacqui Boland was awarded Citizen of the Year.
Jacqui is a long serving member of the community having been nominated for her contributions to the many activities, clubs and committees that she is a part of. She is a silent achiever, being driven by her passion and love for her home town.