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The Shire of Northam is currently in a PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD as of 18th November 2023. All burning is strictly not allowed and all signs of smoke/fire should be reported to 000 immediately. For more information please click HERE.
Each year on Australia Day, the Citizen of the Year Awards give the Shire of Northam the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution and celebrate community engagement of people within the community.
There are four categories:
A person you believe has delivered outstanding service to his or her community.
A young person you believe has delivered outstanding service to his or her community and to be eligible, the person must be under 25 years of age on January 26.
An older person you believe has delivered outstanding service to his or her community and to be eligible, the person must be over 65 years of age on January 26.
A group doing outstanding work or for an event staged in the community during the past year.
NOMINATIONS OPEN ON THE 1st OF SEPTEMBER AND CLOSE ON THE 31st OCTOBER EACH YEAR.
To nominate head to: https://www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate/