2026 Community Recognition Awards

The Burnie Community Recognition Awards celebrate the individuals, groups and events that make a positive difference in our community. The 2026 Awards will be held at Burnie Arts on Wednesday the 20th of May from 5:45pm to 7:45pm in the Town Hall. This event will be held in line with National Volunteer Week.

Each year, the Burnie City Council recognises outstanding contributions across five categories:

Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Event of the Year, all nominated by the community.

Award recipients will be celebrated at the Community Recognition Awards event, held in line with National Volunteer Week. This special evening brings our community together to recognise and thank those who help make Burnie a more connected, vibrant and supportive place to live.

You can still nominate an individual or event until Tuesday the 12th of May at 9am at Community Recognition Awards 2026 Burnie City Council

For special dietary requirements, please email arts@burnie.tas.gov.au

Free event, but RSVP at burniearts.net