Nominations for the 2019 Central Coast Australia Day Awards close 5pm Friday, 2 November 2018.

Central Coast Council is encouraging everyone to nominate someone they know who are leaders in the community, or who work quietly behind the scenes, to make the Central Coast a great place to live.

The 2019 Award categories include:

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in their chosen art form and made a significant contribution to arts, culture and entertainment on the Coast.

Business Connecting Communities

Awarded to a local business or enterprise with less than eight fulltime employees that has established a genuine involvement and long-term value to the life of their community.

Community Service and Activity

Awarded to an individual or group responsible for creating community activities or services that benefit the Coast.

Volunteer of the Year

Awarded to an individual (26 years and over) who has made a significant long-term commitment to volunteer work and demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to our local community.

Environmental

Awarded to an individual who is leading the way in sustainability and making the Central Coast a place where people and nature can thrive.

Sportsperson of the Year

Awarded to an individual who has shown acts of sportsmanship and team building, been an outstanding sportsperson or made significant contributions as organisers or promoters of sports on the Coast.

Youth of the Year

Awarded to an individual (25 years or under) who has succeeded in his or her chosen field, acts as an inspiration to his or her peers and has made a significant contribution to the Coast community.

Each winner from the above categories will then go into the running to be named Central Coast Citizen of the Year.

Celebrate what's great! Nominate someone you know today. Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/australiadayawards