Community & Business
11 November, 2026
Celebrate community achievers
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2027 Mareeba Shire Australia Day Awards which celebrate and honour the contributions and achievements of individuals, businesses and groups in the Shire.

Award Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Junior Sportsperson of the Year, Community Service Award (Open Age – Individual or Group), Environmental Achievement Award (Open Age – Individual or Group), Arts and Cultural Award (Individual or Group), Junior Arts and Cultural Award (Individual or Group), Community Organisation of the Year, and Community Event of the Year.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 26 January 2027.
Nominations close on 29 November and can be lodged by completing a form online or by collecting a nomination form at a Customer Service Centre or library.
For more information, email: info@msc.qld.gov.au