Australia Day nominations open

Nominations are now open for Gosford Council Australia Day Community Awards.

Residents of Gosford, including on the Peninsula, are eligible for the awards in a range of categories including sport, cultural, senior citizen, young person, business person, volunteer, and service to the environment.

All nominees will be considered for the Gosford City Citizen of the Year.

Peninsula resident Mr Bill Cook was this year's Citizen of the Year Award recipient for his work with the Umina Surf Life Saving Club, Woy Woy Rotary Club and Ettalong Pelican Swimming Club.

Mayor of Gosford and chairman of the Gosford City Australia Day Committee Cr Chris Holstein said Bill Cook was an outstanding, positive role model for all of citizens.

"There is thousands of people deserving recognition for their contribution to our community," Cr Holstein said.

"The Community Awards acknowledge these unsung heroes.

"The person you nominate doesn't need to be a superhero, just someone who makes a difference."

Nominations for the Australia Day Community Awards close 5pm on December 5.

A gala presentation dinner will be held for finalists on January 23, next year.

To be eligible, all nominees must live in the Gosford City Local Government Area.

Entry forms are available at all Customer Service Centres or by phoning council on 4325 8222.

The form can also be downloaded from council's website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au.

Press release, 20 Oct 2008 Lisa-Maree Schell, Gosford Council