The Liverpool Civic Awards are Council’s prestigious annual awards program that recognise the outstanding contribution of individuals and groups to the Liverpool local government area.

The Civic Awards include the following award programs

• Order of Liverpool
• Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award

Award Programs

Order of Liverpool

Order of Liverpool recognises the distinguished years of work or voluntary service that have enhanced the quality of life in the Liverpool local government area. These awards honour individuals whose commitment, excellence and contributions have significantly enhanced the quality of life in the Liverpool community, acknowledging those who have made a lasting and meaningful difference to our city.

Order of Liverpool nominations are open to:

• Resident or ratepayer of the Liverpool local government area who has achieved the required years of service for a Member, Officer or Companion of the Order of Liverpool.
  • Member of the Order of Liverpool (MLO) – 5 years
  • Officer of the Order of Liverpool (OLO) – 10 years
  • Companion of the Order of Liverpool (CLO) - 15 years

Note: Nominee’s contributions to the Liverpool LGA must be predominantly voluntary and not solely as a result of paid employment. They must meet the category minimum years of service required.

• A non-resident or rate payer, who has contributed to the Liverpool local government area who has achieved the required years of service for an Honorary Member of the Order of Liverpool.

Note: Nominee’s contributions to the Liverpool LGA must be predominantly voluntary and not solely as a result of paid employment. They must meet the category minimum years of service required.

Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award

The Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award recognise local individuals and community groups or organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to the Liverpool community. These awards honour outstanding community service and Australian’s who go above and beyond. Areas of achievement may include sports, education, environmental care, community engagement, business, welfare, arts and culture, leadership, civic responsibility, volunteering, acts of kindness, and bravery.

There are two award categories (Citizen of the Year and Community Group Award in honour of Peter Fraser) with a total of four (4) awards. They are:

Citizen of the Year

A person who has made a noteworthy contribution to the Liverpool area in any of the below age groups:

• Young Citizen of the Year: 16 – 30 years
• Citizen of the Year: 31 – 64 years
• Senior Citizen of the Year: 65 years and over

Note: the age of the nominee must fall into the applicable category as of 26 January of the ceremony year. Selection of award recipients will take into consideration activities in the year prior to January of the ceremony year, in addition to past and future activities.

Community Group Award in honour of Peter Fraser

A local group or organisation, which has provided an outstanding contribution to the Liverpool community. This includes projects and events.

Note: The Community Group Award must be for a group, project or activity which has contributed to the Liverpool in the 24 months prior to January of the ceremony year.