AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS AND
BARKLY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
We’re currently planning Australia Day celebrations in Tennant Creek. More information will be available soon
BARKLY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
2027 Barkly Citizen of the Year Awards
Barkly Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2027 Barkly Citizen of the Year Awards.
Categories are:
BARKLY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2027 – recognises locals who have made an extraordinary contribution to the Barkly during 2026 and/or over previous years.
BARKLY SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2027 – honours older members of the Barkly for significant, ongoing service to the Barkly during 2026 and/or over previous years.
BARKLY YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2027 – recognises young people aged 12-18 for their leadership and service during 2026 and/or over previous years.
BARKLY COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR 2027 – celebrates an outstanding local event held throughout 2026.
Nominations close: Friday 8 January 2027.
HOW TO NOMINATE:
Click on below link to submit your nomination
To request a nomination form email: reception@barkly.nt.gov.au or call 0889620000.
CONDITIONS:
Nominees must be residents of Tennant Creek or the wider Barkly region.
Age eligibility for award categories is as follows:
· Citizen of the Year – aged 18 years and over.
· Senior Citizen of the Year – aged 60 years and over.
· Young Citizen of the Year – aged 10 to 17 years.
Current elected members of the Northern Territory, Federal, and Local Governments are not eligible for nomination.
The judges decision is final and binding.
Nominees will be informed of their nomination and have the right to decline their nomination.
All nominees will be acknowledged at the Awards Ceremony.
Category winners will be publicly announced. Information provided in their nomination may be published online and released to Northern Territory media outlets.
