Nominations open for the 2026 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year
Tell us what makes your nominee an outstanding community member! How have they excelled and contributed to the Greater Bendigo region? How are they role models for others to follow? We're looking for people who make our community a better place, whether that be in sport, arts and culture, education, business or community service.
Nominating someone is easy, just tell us what your nominee does for the community.
Eligibility:
- Your nominee must be an Australian Citizen living in the Greater Bendigo municipality
- A Young Citizen of the Year nominee must be under 25 years of age on January 26, 2026
- Sorry, you can't nominate yourself!
Nominations close 5pm Friday November 21, 2025.