Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards
Nominations now open.
The awards acknowledge the quiet achievers, the passionate volunteers, the creative minds and the community groups who make a real difference to our community.
Nominations close 5pm on Sunday 30 November 2025 with recipients to be announced at a special ceremony on Friday 23 January 2026.
Citizen of the Year
Sponsored by 7 News Sunshine Coast
Senior Citizen of the Year
Sponsored by Maroochy RSL
Young Citizen of the Year
Sponsored by 92.7 Mix FM
Community Group or Organisation
Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Daily
Creative Arts
Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation
Healthy and Active
Sponsored by My Weekly Preview
Entry rules and Conditions
Entry rules and conditions for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards
Previous SCADCA award recipients
View a list of past Award recipients.