Civic Awards

The annual Whitehorse Civic Awards and the Sport and Recreation Civic Award are designed to recognise, acknowledge and promote the efforts of people and community clubs or groups who either live, work, study or participate in the Whitehorse community.

Civic Awards 2022 nominations are now open

Three categories are available for nomination in the Whitehorse Civic Awards:

The Citizen of the Year Award recognises and acknowledges outstanding contributions from persons who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years. The Citizen of the Year must be 27 Years of age or older on 1 January 2022.
The Young Citizen of the Year Award recognises and acknowledges outstanding contributions made by a young person who must be younger than 27 years of age on 1 January 2022.
The Community Achievement Award recognises and acknowledges contributions that provide opportunities for participation and benefit the wider community. Nominees may be an individual, over 18 years of age, or an entire community group/organisation from within the City of Whitehorse.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 5 November 2021.

If you require assistance, please phone Jenny Russell on 9262 6333 or email jenny.russell@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.

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Nathaniel Diong (Young Citizen of the Year) with the Mayor

Kim Ball from Victorian Obedience Dog Club (Australia Day Trophy) with the Mayor

Uncle John Baxter (Community Achievement Award) with the Mayor

Eric Harvey (Community Achievement Award) with the Mayor

James Lambert (Community Achievement Award) with the Mayor

Steve Roberts (Community Achievement Award) with the Mayor

Doug Terrill (Community Achievement Award) with the Mayor

Cliff Walsh (Community Achievement Award) with the Mayor

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Civic Awards!

Civic Award 2021 Winners

Read below to find out who the winners are.

Civic Award 2021 - Councillors and Award Winners — Councillors and Award Winners

Citizen of the Year

David Winter
For many years David has provided support to our community, through donations and fundraisers to local community organisations. Through 2020, he provided a meals on wheels service to vulnerable people in the community, many of whom were unable to leave their home due to the pandemic. This service grew and, on average, provided more than 400 meals each week.

Young Citizen of the Year

Nathaniel Diong
Nathaniel is an inspiring role model for CALD youth hoping for a better future. A Whitehorse resident, Nathan is doing phenomenal work to bring together diverse communities in a range of high-impact programs.

Australia Day Trophy

Victorian Obedience Dog Club
This award is in recognition of the Victorian Obedience Dog Club’s programs to provide training and support for dog owners to be confident and raise well-behaved and socialised dogs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the club provided weekly training sessions via Zoom and support to people with new pets who weren’t able to attend in-person training sessions.

Community Achievement Award

Uncle John Baxter
John is a highly respected community Elder, a passionate advocate for reconciliation and champion for all Aboriginal people, especially those living with disabilities. John takes an active role in the life of Victoria’s Aboriginal community. He is a member of reconciliation Victoria, Whitehorse Reconciliation Advisory Committee and a regular contributor to the Mullum Mullum Festival.

Eric Harvey
Eric joined Box Hill Art Group in 1995 and became secretary in 2000. He is still continuing in this role today. During his 20 years of service to the Box Hill Art Group, Eric has developed an extensive network of relationships on the group’s behalf, all of which contribute to making the group flourish.

James Lambert
James has made an enormous contribution to the Blackburn environment, in particular, the Blackburn Creeklands bushland park. He is a wonderful example of the long-lasting value of volunteers who bring vision, energy and commitment to our community.

Steve Roberts
Steve created the beautiful linear garden that runs along the freeway wall from the eastern edge of Slater Reserve up to around Brendale Court, a distance of about 400m on each side of the path.

Doug Terrill
Doug has been an active committee member at local community organisations for many years. This includes Heatherdale Community Action Group and Heatherdale Tennis Club, where he led a project into water saving court surface options, which was later used by many tennis clubs. He currently helps with Sunday School activities at Mountview Uniting Church.

Cliff Walsh
Cliff has been a part of Forest Hill Woodturners since 1993 and is held in high regard by all involved at the club. Cliff shares his knowledge and expertise with all members and is the principal teacher for all new club members. Cliff also writes articles for magazines and the club newsletter.

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