About the awards
The City of Casey has been celebrating community contributors for over two decades through our awards program, and during that time we have recognised many outstanding individuals and groups in fields like sport, arts, education, multiculturalism, humanities, and community service.
The awards are now open to all Casey residents, not just Australian Citizens, and nominations can be made for individuals or community groups for their contributions to the Casey community.
Being nominated can further motivate our community champions, inspiring them to continue making a meaningful impact in Casey.
Nominations are now closed.
Key dates
- Nominations open: Monday, 28 October 2024
- Nominations close: Monday, 25 November 2024
- Award ceremony: Friday, 11 April, 2025 (shortlisted finalists will be invited)
Award categories
2025 Community Awards will be given under the following categories.
Information about the 2024 award recipients can be found online.
- Individual
- Casey Citizen of the Year: Recognises outstanding individuals who in their profession or as a volunteer, lead by example, inspire others and demonstrate excellence and commitment in their field.
- Casey Young Citizen of the Year: Recognises exceptional young people under the age of 25 years.
- Casey Senior of the Year: Recognises those aged over 60 years who continue to achieve and contribute.
- Casey Woman of the Year Award: Recognises those who identify as a woman, who make a positive impact to the Casey community by empowering others, encouraging participation, and providing opportunities for social cohesion.
- Casey Citizen of the Year: Recognises outstanding individuals who in their profession or as a volunteer, lead by example, inspire others and demonstrate excellence and commitment in their field.
- Community groups
Casey Community Group of the Year: Recognises a Casey community group, sports club, or not-for-profit organisation, which provides support, events, fundraising or services for the benefit of the Casey community and its residents.
- Community groups or individuals
- Casey Equity and Inclusion Award: Recognises someone for the significant contribution towards advancing the rights and interests of people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities and First Nations people.
- Lindsay King Art Award: Recognises an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to art in the City of Casey. This could be in the form of music, poetry, drawing, painting, sculpting, theatre, etc.
- Casey Environment and Sustainability Champion(s) Award: This award recognises outstanding contributions towards the protection or enhancement of Casey’s natural environment, advocating for climate action and for embracing sustainable living
- Casey Equity and Inclusion Award: Recognises someone for the significant contribution towards advancing the rights and interests of people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities and First Nations people.
Eligibility
Understand who can and cannot be nominated.
In addition to the information below, you can view the full guidelines document.
- Read the eligibility information
Individual nominations
Individuals being nominated must:
- be a resident in Casey
- have made an exceptional contribution to the Casey community
- be of outstanding character and show respect in their dealings with others
- be under 25 years of age as of 11 April, 2025 if nominated for Casey Young Citizen of the Year
- be over 60 years of age as of 11 April, 2025 if nominated for Casey Senior of the Year.
Community group nominations
A community group refers to a not-for-profit organisation, sports club or community group.
Community Group nominations must:
- be a not-for-profit organisation; or
- be a sports club registered in Casey; or
- have made an exceptional contribution to the Casey community.
Ineligibility – what will not be accepted?
- Self-nominations in individual categories (groups can nominate themselves)
- Individual nominations for current and past City of Casey staff (within five years of employment)
- Individual nominations for current or past City of Casey Councillors (within five years of serving as a Councillor)
- Nominations for groups that have current or past City of Casey staff (within five years of employment) holding executive roles
- Nominations for groups that have current or past City of Casey Councillors (within five years of serving as a Councillor) holding executive roles
- Incomplete nomination forms
- Nominations received after the specified closing date
- School volunteer groups are ineligible. Individual students or staff can be nominated, however groups of pupils/staff from schools cannot.
- Nominations must be for not-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups. Nominations for businesses can be made through the Casey Business Awards
- be a resident in Casey
Need more information?
You can read the FAQ document for more information.
Council staff members can also be contacted using the following options:
- Suzanne Earhart – 9705 5198
- Lora Hares – 9709 9484
- Email: caseysadawards@casey.vic.gov.au