Articles tagged: Awards
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.
