Council will hold a Ceremony on Friday, 24 January 2025 to Celebrate and award our Australia Day Award nominees and winners.
The ceremony recognises residents in various categories including:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Senior Citizen of the Year
- Senior Sports Award
- Junior Sports Award
- Environmental Achievement Award
- Arts & Cultural Award
The awards aim to recognise and honour those who have made significant impacts through their dedication and service to the Douglas Shire community.
The event, as well as a citizenship ceremony, will be held at the Port Douglas Community Hall from 5.30pm with a light supper to follow.