Nominations close Friday

The closing date for nominations for next year's Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards has been extended until December 12.

Residents of the Gosford Local Government Area 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.

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

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

Nominations close at 5pm on December 12.

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

To be eligible, all nominees must live in the Gosford 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, 4 Dec 2008 Alexandra Hornby, Gosford Council