Kyabram Rotary Citizen Awards nominations are now open, with the organisation asking for locals to put forward community-minded individuals and groups to be considered for three categories.
Similar to last year, nominations include Community Group of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and the coveted Citizen of the Year award.
The awards will be presented at Rotary’s annual Australia Day celebration to be held on Monday, January 26 at John Pilley Reserve.
Nominations can be sent to stephdean700651@gmail.com with the name and reason for their nomination.
The Free Press has put together a list of the events across the region where communities are celebrating Australia Day this year.
Australia Day events around the region
Kyabram
When: From 8am to 10am.
Where: John Pilley Reserve, Lake Rd.
The Rotary Club of Kyabram is presenting this year’s Kyabram Australia Day celebration. There will be a barbecue breakfast available and entertainment throughout the morning. Citizen awards will also be presented.
Girgarre
When: From 8.30am.
Where: Progress Park, or Girgarre Memorial Hall (dependent on weather).
The Girgarre Community Group has organised a guest speaker for this year’s Australia Day celebrations. Attendees will also observe a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, performances from local musicians and a barbecue breakfast.
Kyvalley
When: From noon to 3pm.
Where: Kyvalley Parkgrounds, corner of Scobie and Sinclair Rds.
The Kyvalley Swimming Club Inc is presenting this year’s celebrations, with a free barbecue lunch on offer for attendees before a community ceremony featuring a special guest speaker. The pool will be open for kids to use for free throughout the celebration.
Rushworth
When: From 10am to noon.
Where: Village Green on High St, or at the Rushworth Community Group Centre, 34 Esmonde St (dependent on weather).
The Rushworth & District Australia Day Committee has organised a ceremony including live entertainment and a free barbecue. There will also be a presentation of citizen awards and the welcoming of new residents in Rushworth.
Stanhope
When: From 9.30am.
Where: McEwen Place, Monash St.
The Stanhope & District Development Committee has organised a ceremony including a flag-raising ceremony, with live music, guest speakers and a barbecue.
Tongala
When: From 11am to 3pm.
Where: Tongala Soundshell, Mangan St.
The Tongala Lions Club is presenting this year’s Australia Day celebrations with a picnic in the park and a ceremony. There will be activities and an open mic supporting other live performances throughout the day. A barbecue will be provided, but everyone is encouraged to BYO picnic.
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