Nominations are now open for Citizen for the Year Awards

Published on 03 September 2025

Frankston City Council is inviting community members to get involved in the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards – either by nominating a local champion or by submitting their interest in joining the Independent Selection Panel.

This is an opportunity to recognise individuals and groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Frankston City community in the last year or have provided exceptional service over a number of years.

Both residents and local operators are encouraged to be part of this year’s selection panel and will be responsible for reviewing, assessing and deliberating all nominations, to ultimately select the winners under each award categories.

Frankston City Councillor Sue Baker encouraged involvement from the community in both the panel and nomination process.

“The Citizen of the Year Awards are a wonderful way to shine a light on the individuals and groups who quietly go above and beyond for our city,” she said.

“If you know someone who’s made a significant difference – whether it’s through volunteering, leadership, or simply being there for others – this is the perfect opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve.”

Award categories include:

• Citizen of the Year (24 years and over)
• Young Citizen of the Year (under 24 years)
• Community Group of the Year

Winners will be recognised at the Frankston City Council Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony, hosted in January next year and presided over by the Mayor.

Award nominations and expressions of interest for the selection panel close Friday 31 October 2025. For more details, visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au/COTY.