Each year, Greater Dandenong Council seeks nominations to recognise and reward exceptional individuals and groups who do outstanding work that makes a positive impact on the Greater Dandenong community.
These amazing people are recognised for their work in areas such as community service, education, community engagement, the environment, civic participation, the arts and sports.
Greater Dandenong Award Categories include:
- Community Leadership Award
- Young Leader of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Sportsperson of the Year
- Corporate Citizen of the Year
- Community Group of the Year
- Sustainability Award
- Living Treasure Award
- Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Award
Nominations for the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards 2025 have now closed.
Award winners will be announced at a special Awards Ceremony in January 2025.
| Applications for nominations open | August 2024 |
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| Applications for nominations close | 16 September 2024 |
| Panel review and assessment | December 2024 |
| Reference and Police checks for finalists | December 2024 |
| Finalists contacted (finalists remain confidential until the event) | January 2025 |
| Greater Dandenong Awards Ceremony | 26 January 2025 |
Selection procedures
Selection panel
All nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Assessment Panel. The panel consists of both Councillor and community representatives.
The Awards Assessment Panel reserves the right to give multiple awards in a category or not to give an award if no suitable candidate has been nominated.
Withdrawal of an Award
The City of Greater Dandenong reserves the right to withdraw an award if further information on a recipient’s conduct draws the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards into disrepute.
Find out more about the winners of the 2024 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2023 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2022 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2021 Australia Day Awards.
The Australia Day Awards recognise community members who enrich the lives of others.
Find out more about the winners of the 2020 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2019 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2018 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2017 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2016 Australia Day Awards.
Find out more about the winners of the 2015 Australia Day Awards.
