2026 Buloke Australia Day Awards
Each year Council recognises outstanding contributions to the community, whether through significant contributions over many years or remarkable achievements during the past year.
Award categories include:
- Citizen of the Year (for persons 25 years or older on 26 January 2026).
- Young Citizen of the Year (for persons aged 15 to 24 years on 26 January 2026).
- Community Event of the Year Award (Presented to the person/group who has staged the most outstanding community event during 2025).
Nominations
Nominations for the 2026 Buloke Australia Day Awards are now closed.
The awards will be presented at a celebration event on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 6.00pm at the Charlton Park Community Complex.
Above last year's Australia Day Award Winners, L-R Corey Harrison Citizen of the Year, Keely Allen Young Citizen of the Year, and Charlton Neighbourhood House Blue Tree Project team.