Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to our community?

Now is the time to nominate them for this year's Australia Day honours.

Forbes Shire Council will host a dinner on Saturday, January 25, recognising our Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year (65 years and over) and Young Citizen of the Year (25 years and younger).

Regard will be given to nominees’ achievements in the year immediately prior to receipt of the award, as well as the past achievements, and ongoing contribution to the Forbes Shire.

The selection criteria are:

• Demonstrated excellence in their field

• Significant contribution to the Forbes Shire community

• An inspirational role model for the Forbes Shire community

Selection panels will also give consideration to the following in

assessing and comparing nominations against the below criteria:

• Personal, academic and professional achievements – past, current and future

• Contribution in the relevant field (how has nominee ‘given back’ into their field to benefit others)

• Demonstrated leadership, innovation or creativity

• Personal interests and community involvement

• Contribution to the Forbes Shire and its communities

• Contribution to development of the Forbes Shire’s communities and/or economy

• Future goals and likely impact

• Degree of difficulty of the achievement and sacrifices made

• Previous awards and recognition

• Voluntary involvement

• Nature and length of activity or service

• Demonstrated commitment to personal development

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, January 17, 2025.

You can find the nomination form on the Forbes Shire Council website forbes.nsw.gov.au or visit council's Town Hall offices.

Completed forms can be emailed to community@forbes.nsw.gov.au or sent to

Forbes Shire Council PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871.

Tickets to the awards night are free but must be booked online by January 17 through 123tix.com.au