Do you know someone living in Lake Macquarie that deserves recognition for their achievements? Well, it’s time to nominate them for the 2021 Lake Macquarie City Award.
The awards aim to acknowledge the city’s sporting greats, accomplished artists, environmental warriors, and volunteers. Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser says that the awards are a recognition of achievements of local who make a positive difference to our community.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said the awards celebrate the people and groups that show that our City is made up of a creative, active and inclusive community.
“There are thousands of people in our City who inspire us through their achievements and contribution to life in Lake Mac,” Cr Fraser said.
“It’s important to give these people recognition because they challenge us to think about how we can excel in our endeavours or make our own contribution to creating a better and more caring society.”
In 2020, there are 11 award categories. Nominations are open now until 11 December 2020.
LAKE MAC AWARDS 2020:
Award categories
Winners will be announced at a special event held on Saturday 13 March 2021. Click here to submit your nominations now.
SPORTS
Lake Mac Rising Sports Star: For outstanding performance in junior sports.
Lake Mac Sports Star: For outstanding performance in sports.
Lake Mac All Abilities Sports Star: For outstanding performance in sports for people with a disability.
Lake Mac Sports Leader: For outstanding contribution to sporting life in Lake Macquarie City.
VOLUNTEERING
Lake Mac Volunteer of the Year: For outstanding community contribution
Lake Mac Community Group of the Year: For outstanding community contribution
ARTS AND CREATIVE PRODUCTION
Lake Mac Artist and Creator: For demonstrating excellence in the field of arts and creative production.
Lake Mac Arts Leader: For outstanding contribution to the arts (group or individual).
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT
Lake Mac Environmental Leader: For outstanding contribution to the Lake Macquarie environment (group or individual).
EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Lake Mac Young Citizen: Outstanding demonstration of leadership, skills, and community contribution.
Lake Mac Ambassador: For outstanding contribution to the Lake Mac community
