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Australia Day & Roxby Downs Sports Awards 2027

Published 24th October 2025

Citizen of the Year Awards 2027

The Roxby Downs Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards are proudly presented by Roxby Council.  The Awards recognise individuals and an event that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or given outstanding service over a number of years, to our local community over and above normal employment duties.

Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as education, health, fundraising, voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and well being of the Roxby Downs community.  Nominate someone who makes a real difference in our community and give them the opportunity to be rewarded and recognised for their important contribution.

Awards are given in the following categories:

  • Citizen of the Year
    Recognises an Australian citizen that has made a significant contribution to the community of Roxby Downs through leadership and/or voluntary service in 2026.
  • Young Citizen of the Year
    Recognises exceptional young people between 16 and 30 years of age (on 26 January 2027) for 2026.
  • Community Event of the Year
    Recognises a person or group who has staged the most outstanding community event during 2026.
  • Community Volunteer of the Year                                                                                                                                        
    • Recognises an individual who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Roxby Downs community during 2026 through their dedication, service, and commitment to helping others.

Nominate online by clicking the 'NOMINATE' button below or click here to download the COTY Nomination form.

COTY Awards Nominations close 5pm Friday 18 December 2026

Roxby Downs Sports Awards 2027

As the peak community body representing all sports in Roxby Downs, the Sport and Recreation Forum believe that each year outstanding achievements are performed within our community by individuals. The Senior and Junior Sportsperson award aims to recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution to local sport. Contributions can be made in such areas as volunteering on committees, coaching, umpiring, fundraising, inspiring and encouraging others, displaying sportsmanship or an individual sporting achievement.

Awards are given in the following categories:

  • Senior Sportsperson
  • Junior Sportsperson

Nominate online by clicking the 'NOMINATE' button below.

Sports Awards Nominations close 5pm Friday 18 December 2026

Citizen of the Year Awards Nomination Form

COTY Nomination
Sports Awards Nomination Form

COTY Nomination