Community Awards
Do you know a local hero who makes a real difference in our community? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on the people who go above and beyond to make our beautiful community a better place.
Our Community Awards celebrate individuals and groups whose passion, dedication, and service inspire others and strengthens our community.
The awards are open for nominations from 12pm on Friday 23 January 2026 until Sunday 22 February 2026.
About the awards
Whether it’s a tireless volunteer, a quiet achiever, a community leader, or someone who simply lends a helping hand when it’s needed most, we want to hear and share their story.
Awards are allocated across several categories which align with Council's Shaping the Ranges 2025-2035 Plan and Community Vision, and are presented annually during National Volunteer Week.
Award categories
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Inclusive Communities
- Contribution to the Environment
- Contribution to Community Arts
- Contribution to Sports and Wellbeing
- Youth Leadership
- Community Event of the Year
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2025 Award Recipients
| Award Category |
2025 Recipient |
| Youth Leadership |
Emily Dannister |
| Young Citizen of the Year |
Aiden Hunter |
| Citizen of the Year |
Greg Snart |
| Contribution to the Environment |
Vince Mulkerin |
| Contribution to Community Arts |
Macedon Ranges Accessible Arts Inc |
| Contribution to Sports and Wellbeing |
Kyneton Women's Football Club |
| Inclusive Communities |
Birds of a Feather Program, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health |
| Community Event of the Year |
Kyneton Agricultural Society (Kyneton Agricultural Show) |
Find out more about each of the 2025 recipients: Winners announced for the Macedon Ranges Community Awards 2025
Absent on the night was the winner of the Contribution to the Environment Award, Vince Mulkerin, and the winner of the Contribution to Community Arts Award, Macedon Ranges Accessible Arts Inc.
If you have any questions, call the Community Development team on (03) 5422 0333 or email comdevadmin@mrsc.vic.gov.au