Nominations open for 2022 National Awards for Local Government
Nominations are open for the 2022 National Awards for Local Government, which highlight innovative and resourceful solutions implemented by local governments that make a difference to their communities.
Now more than ever, the work of local governments is vital in delivering services and support for local communities. Submit your nominations for projects that display excellence, innovation and outcomes that can be replicated or shared across regions to have outstanding local government achievements recognised nationally.
Short form entries are invited across 11 award categories:
- Creativity and Culture
- Productivity through Infrastructure
- Regional Growth
- Cohesive Communities
- Road Safety
- Addressing Violence against Women and their Children
- Indigenous Recognition
- Women in Local Government
- Waste Management
- Career Starter
- Disaster Preparedness
Submissions will be accepted until 11.59pm (AEDT) on 3 August 2022, followed by a voting period in which councils and their communities have the opportunity to vote for projects across each category that display excellence, innovation, and outcomes that can be replicated or shared across regions.
The 2022 Award winners receive a commemorative trophy and an award certificate presented by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
To submit your entries and for more information on the 2022 National Awards for Local Government visit the website at www.infrastructure.gov.au/nalg.
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