Community Recognition Statements
Each sitting day, Members may give a one-minute Community Recognition Statement or a written statement, which are recorded in the Hansard of that day.
 

Community Recognition Statements may:

  • Congratulate or acknowledge the achievements of people or groups in the community
  • Recognise charity work, retirement or honours and awards
  • Express words of thanks or condolences.
 
If you know an individual or group you think deserving of a Community Recognition Statement, contact Gareth to find out more.

NSW Government Awards to acknowledge excellence and reward achievement and service.
 
Gareth can also assist with NSW Government Awards to acknowledge excellence and reward achievement and service.  You can find out more about different awards here, and download the State Representative Award form here.
Nominations are now open for the NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. 

The NSW Seniors Festival is on 3-16 March 2025 and the Member for Kiama will honour Seniors with Local Achievement Awards as part of the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival.

The Local Achievement Awards are among a range of exciting events taking place across the state as part of the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival, which celebrates older people and helps keep them active and engaged with their community.

The theme for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival is "Time to Shine".

Should you wish to nominate someone from the Kiama electorate, please complete the nomination form or email [email protected] (SUBJECT: LOCAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS).

NOMINATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, 7 MARCH 2025. 
Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Award Categories

There are 7 categories for the Awards. These include:

Young Volunteer of the Year 24 years and under
Adult Volunteer of the Year 25 to 64 years
Senior Volunteer of the Year 65 years and over
Volunteer Team of the Year Two individuals or over
Emergency Volunteer of the Year An individual or teams volunteering in emergency prevention, preparation, response, or recovery efforts.
Volunteer Leader of the Year A designated volunteer manager, a team of volunteer managers or a registered not-for-profit organisation
Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award An unpaid board of directors or individual board member, who exemplifies excellence in governance

If you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their community service, make sure you nominate them before Friday 23 May, 2025.

State MP endorsed nominations can be progressed by emailing [email protected] (SUBJECT: VOLUNTEER AWARDS). 

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