Australia Day
On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate Australia and what it is to be Australian. It’s the abundance of the land; the harsh red desert and the cool blue ocean, the elements that conflict which make us so unique.
Australia day is about celebrating these aspects; what we can achieve in this great nation because of our diversity and the boundless opportunities that surround us.
Come join us on Sunday 26 January 2025 in Apex Park for our Australia Day Breakfast, Citizenship and Awards Ceremony.
2025 Australia Day Breakfast
Who makes a real difference in your community?
We encourage everyone to share a bit about their story, listen to the stories of others and celebrate with the people around you!
Each year, South Australia celebrates the achievements and contributions of outstanding members of their communities through the Citizen of the Year Awards. These individuals demonstrate extraordinary service every day within their communities so often invisible to most of us. This contribution builds the social and cultural fabric of our society, making a significant difference to the people of our state.
Here in Gawler the Awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community who through their contributions make our town a better place. These individuals and organisations offer outstanding service each day and enable our communities to be stronger as a result of their tireless efforts.
The five categories of awards and winners will be presented at the Australia Day ceremony are:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Corporate Citizen of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
- Community Group of the Year
Nominations for the awards will open in October 2024.
Celebrations will be held on Sunday 26 January 2025 at Apex Park on Julian Terrace Gawler, with breakfast being served from 7am. Guests are encouraged to arrive as punctually as possible, to ensure they don’t miss out on the awards ceremony which will commence shortly after.
The morning is estimated to conclude at approximately 9:30am.
This special breakfast event hosted by the Gawler Apex Club and other local service clubs and community groups, will be followed by the Town of Gawler Citizenship ceremony and presentation of the local Australia Day Awards.
Award Categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Corporate Citizen of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
- Community Group of the Year
Nominations close Thursday 30 November 2023 at 5pm, so if you know someone making a change in our community, nominate them today!