Australia Day, Awards & Citizenship Ceremonies

The first step to apply for Citizenship is to contact the Department of Home Affairs on 13 18 80 or visit their website.

Australian Citizenship Ceremonies

Citizenship Ceremonies fulfil the requirements under Australian Citizenship law and provide an opportunity for Mansfield Shire Council to officially welcome its new citizens. Ceremonies are conducted by the Mayor once citizenship has been approved by the Department of Home Affairs and can also be performed on Australia Day as part of our Australia Day Celebrations.

Enquiries regarding Australian Citizenship and the application process should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs on 13 18 80 or via their website.

Visit homeaffairs.gov.au

 

Australia Day Celebrations and Citizen Awards

Australia Day Celebrations are held each year in Mansfield when our Citizen Award winners are announced. An Australian Citizenship Ceremony is also held during this event.

Details of what's planned for Australia Day and the 2025 Citizen Awards will be available on the events page of the website from December 2024.

For further details, contact Council’s EA Mayor and CEO on 5775 8555.

 

Mansfield Shire 2025 Citizen Awards - Nominations Now Open 

Nominations open on Friday 11 October for the 2025 Mansfield Shire Citizen Awards and close on Monday 18 November at 5.00pm.

Categories for nominations include:

• Citizen of the Year (28-65 years) - Presented in recognition of a noteworthy, honorary contribution in community service or for personal achievement, including sport.
• Young Citizen (14-27 years) - For people up to the age of 28 years in recongition of outstanding achievement and contribution to the community, or for personal achievement.
• Senior Citizen (over 65 years) - For people over the age of 65 years who have made a significant contribution to their community or for personal achievement.
• Community Event of the Year - Presented to an individual, organisation or group in recognition of the event's valuable local contribution in giving something to the local communities within the Shire between December 2023 – November 2024)
• Community Group or Organisation of the Year - Most outstanding group or organisation that has demonstrated  a high level of excellence and innovation and for their service for the community during 2024).

To be eligible, the nominee in the Citizen Awards must be an Australian Citizen.  Additional eligibility criteria for all categories is provided in the Nomination Form and should be read prior to submitting a nomination.

 

List of Previous Award Recipients(PDF, 280KB)

Nominations can be submitted via one of the following options:

• By post: Australia Day Awards, c/o Mansfield Shire Council, Private Bag 1000, Mansfield 3724
• Via email: australiadayawards@mansfield.vic.gov.au
• Online form will be automatically submitted once completed.