Nominations are now open for the West Coast Australia Day Awards, to be presented by West Coast Council as part of Australia Day 2017 celebrations.

“The Awards recognise the valuable contribution individuals and events give to the West Coast community,” West Coast Mayor Phil Vickers said.

“People are encouraged to nominate someone they feel has made an outstanding contribution to our community during 2016, or an individual or organisation who has hosted an outstanding West Coast event during 2016.”

Awards will be presented for Citizens of the Year Award (for persons 25 years or older), Young Citizen of the Year Award (for persons under 25 years of age) and Community Event of the Year.

Nomination forms available at www.westcoast.tas.gov.au/australiaday or from the Council Office.

Nominations must be received by 5pm, Friday 25 November 2016.