The Walk of Fame award started in 2011. This award honours recipients for their significant and positive contribution to the region now known as the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and its people.
The recipients are considered for the award due to the recognition they have brought to Kalgoorlie-Boulder nationally and internationally.
Each year, the Walk of Fame Committee will consider the recognition of at least one outstanding Kalgoorlie-Boulder individual with a plaque to be placed on the Eastern end of Hannan Street in the Kalgoorlie CBD.
The recipient/s will be unveiled at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony as part of the Australia Day festival held in Centennial Park.
Previous recipients of the Walk of Fame award include:
For more information on the Walk of Fame, please contact the Executive Assistant on 9021 9600 or email mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au.
Each year a local citizen and one local community group in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will be eligible for the Australia Day Awards.
The recipients will be selected from people and groups who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years through active involvment.
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Australia Day Awards provides the following awards each year for presentation at the Australia Day Festival on Australia Day:
- Australia Day Citizen Award
- Australia Day Community Group or Event Award
In addition to the main awards, the Mayor, at his discretion, may select a worthy nominee that has made a significant contributon to the community to recieve the "Mayoral Award".
For more information on the Austalia Day Awards, please contact the Executive Assistant on 9021 9600 or email mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au.