Nominations for Eugowra's 2026 Australia Day awards are now open.
Cabonne Council's Australia Day Awards are open to Cabonne community members who are Australian Citizens and who have made a noteworthy contribution or achieved something outstanding in their work, studies or community service during the current year or over a number of years.
Each village has the opportunity to have one recipient recognised from each category.
The categories are as follows:
Citizen of the Year Award - For a person who has demonstrated excellence in their field or service to the community through their work or voluntary activities;
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Young Citizen of the Year Award - For a person under 25 years of age who may be considered an inspirational role model and who has served their community through their school, work or voluntary activities;
Community Group of the Year Award - For a group who has made an admirable contribution to the community;
Cabonne Environmental Champion of Year - For a person or group who has been an advocate for good environmental practices within the Cabonne community;
Sportsperson of the Year - For a person who demonstrates sportsmanship qualities and is an active member of a sporting club.
Nominations close Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Go online to www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au and click on the news tab to find the nomination form.
Cabonne Council's official party is to visit Canowindra on Australia Day 2026, along with neighbouring Cargo.
The council has adopted a five-year rotation of visiting its communities, rather than a three-year rotation, which will see them next spend Australia Day with Eugowra in 2029.
