- One nomination is sufficient for the individual to be considered.
- A person must be nominated by another person to be considered for an Award. Self-nominations are not accepted.
- Nominees do not have to be an Australian Citizen.
- Nominees should reside or work principally within the local government authority presenting the award.
- Awards may be granted posthumously in recognition of recent achievements.
- Unsuccessful nominees may be nominated in future years.
- Groups of people will not normally be eligible except when meeting the criteria for a community group.
- A couple or partnership with equal standing for the achievement or contribution may be recognised in an individual category.
- Sitting members of State, Federal, and Local Government are not eligible.
- Nominations must be apolitical in their nature.
- Individuals must be at least 16 years of age on 26 January, though younger nominees may be considered for exceptional contribution. Definition of exceptional contribution is at the discretion of the local government/council selection committee.
- Individuals can be recognised in one category only, if they cross over multiple categories, a decision needs to be made which category they will be awarded in.
- A person may receive an award more than once in recognition of outstanding continued community contribution or involvement in a different initiative.
Nominees for the individual award categories (Community Citizen of the Year, Young and Senior) must demonstrate active positive community engagement and meet the following criteria:
- Significant contribution to the local community.
- Demonstrated leadership on a community issue resulting in the enhancement of community life.
- A significant initiative which has brought about positive change and added value to community life.
- Inspiring qualities as a role model for the community.
Nominees for the group/event award category must demonstrate community engagement and meet any or all of the following criteria:
- Group/event that creates community engagement.
- Group/event that creates initiatives for new employment.
- Created significant initiative that brought positive change.
Nominations will close at 5pm Sunday 16 November 2025.
The nomination form is available to complete above. Hard copies of the forms are available from the following locations:
- City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Administration Building | 577 Hannan Street, Somerville
- William Grundt Memorial Library | 13 Roberts Street, Kalgoorlie
- Eastern Goldfields Community Centre | 13 Roberts Street, Kalgoorlie
- Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre | 99 Johnson Street, Somerville
- Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre | 316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie
- Boulder Town Hall | 116 Burt Street, Boulder
All winners of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community Citizen of the Year Awards will be selected from nominations received from the community. These will presented to a selection panel at the City who will perform the duties of judging.
The panel’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder reserves the right to redefine categories to accommodate outstanding nominations.
The addition of a Mayoral Award may be considered and approved by the panel.