Articles tagged: Awards
Nominate changemakers
Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan is calling on Colac and district residents to recognise someone special in the community, with nominations open for the annual Polwarth Medal.
Nominate legends for awards
Community members have just over one week left to nominate inspirational Corangamite Shire residents and groups for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Nominations open for Aus Day awards
Community members across the Corangamite Shire can now nominate inspirational residents and groups for the 2026 Australia Day awards.
Corangamite project earns state recognition
A bold response to the region’s shortage of early years educators has earnt Corangamite Shire Council a place among Victoria’s most innovative local governments.
Wannon awards now open, nominate inspiring locals
Colac and district residents are invited to nominate outstanding sports stars and dedicated community volunteers for a 2025 Wannon award.
Award category consultation divides leaders
Colac Otway community members will have the chance to share their thoughts on new-look community award categories.
Shine a spotlight on success
With nominations now open, Colac Chamber of Commerce is calling on the community to shout out their favourite business or a business where they always have great experience.
Council looks to rebadge shire’s annual honours
Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year could become a certified Local Legend instead, under a proposed a shake-up of the council’s community awards.
CFA acknowledges decades of service
Colac’s firefighters have celebrated a year of dedicated service to the community, with one brigade member receiving a 70-year service medal.
Award finalists revealed
A Timboon brewery, a Cobden veterinary clinic and Camperdown’s courthouse are among 15 Corangamite Business Award finalists.
Accolades for committed SES
SES Colac Unit members have received prestigious service medals for their dedication to the community in times of need.
Herald named finalist for multiple awards
Coverage of an investigation into “Fake Patients” at Colac’s hospital has earned high praise within Victoria’s regional news circuit.
Nominate a volunteer in Corangamite Shire
Community members are encouraged to nominate inspirational Corangamite Shire residents and groups for the 2024 Community Volunteer Awards.
Carson farming legacy grows
Former Irrewillipe dairy farmers and jersey cattle breeders Alan and Janine Carson can add Jersey Elite Master Breeder to their generous collection of awards from their tenure in the dairy industry.
Hospice in the running for statewide honour
Community hospice Anam Cara House Colac is a nominee for the 2023 Community Achievement Awards Victoria.
ORANGE OVATION: Our new marmalade capital
Birregurra is set to become Australia’s marmalade capital, playing host to the Dalemain Australian Marmalade Awards.
Deans Marsh ‘Legend’ awarded
Years of service to the Deans Marsh community have earned a Surf Coast Shire Local Legend award for resident Victor Goldsztein.
Cotter clan’s rise to champion status
Pia Cotter, pictured with son Flynn, 2, has been raising suffolk sheep since her teen years. Now Cotter Suffolks have won a major award at Sheepvention.
AKD truckie leading the way
A local truckie has received state recognition for his dedication to safety, winning the Victorian Transport Association’s Driver Salute Award.
Recognition for TAFE’s outstanding training
South West TAFE is a finalist for a major Victorian training award, recognising its outstanding work.
Wildlife park’s support praised
A Lavers Hill wildlife park’s pivot to providing disability support has earned a special award.
Colac waste project claims national award
A Colac project turning waste into energy has helped win a national award.
Brigade honours volunteers
Three Colac firefighting volunteers have earned recognition for their years of service to keep the community safe.
Separation Creek home stuns at prestigious awards
A new hillside home at Separation Creek has earned top honours at the 2023 Master Builders Victoria Regional Building Awards.
