Central Coast Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement across multiple areas of service and innovation, taking home one of the prestigious 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards in Sydney.

Council was awarded top honour for Community Partnerships population over 150,000 - for the 'Every day I like to play' children's book.

‘Every Day I like to play’ is a children’s picture book, developed by Central Coast Council, to promote respectful relationships and break down gendered stereotypes of traditional roles within the home.

The award reflects Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful, community-focused outcomes.

Council was also named as finalists for seven additional projects, showcasing the breadth of its work across the organisation:
•    Schools Water Efficiency Program (Flow Forward) 
•    GLOW Women’s Initiative 
•    Customer Liaison Program 
•    Sustainable Futures Festival
•    Bushfire Risk Analysis and 5-Year Risk Mitigation Program Plan
•    Eco Advocates and Excellence Program
•    EduCAT Program

The Local Government Excellence Awards, hosted by Local Government Professionals Australia NSW, recognise outstanding efforts and achievements by councils across the state in delivering best practice, leadership and service to their communities.

Image - left to right: 
Leah Haydon, Council Community Development Worker, LGEA award presenter and Belinda McRobie Council Section Manager Community Development