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Last chance to nominate

Residents only have one more week to make a nomination for the 2007 Australia Day Awards.

By Wellington Shire Council - 28th November 2006 - Back to News

The awards recognise the efforts of individuals or groups who have made a significant contribution to their community.

There are four categories –Australia Day Citizen Award, Australia Day Young Citizen Award, Community Event of the Year and the Community Group of the Year

"We are very lucky to have a large number of individuals and organisations who help make Wellington a wonderful place to live. We hope that residents take this opportunity to recognising their hard work" said Cr Hole, Mayor of Wellington Shire Council.

The awards will be presented on Australia Day, January 26, 2007.

Nomination forms are available from Wellington Shire Council Service Centres and Libraries, the Wellington Shire Council website, www.wellington.vic.gov.au or by telephoning 1300 366 244.

Nominations Close Friday 1 December 2006. Please note that this is earlier than past years.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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