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Mackay Regional Council proudly hosts the Australia Day Awards Gala at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre each year which recognises local heroes who contribute positively to the community across nine awards categories.
The awards categories include:
Applications close Monday, January 5, 2026.
Read the conditions of entry and category details in the downloadable Australia Day Nomination Form(PDF, 1MB). Nominations can be submitted by post or by completing the online form below.
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