Light Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2027 Citizen of the Year Awards Program, an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals, groups and organisations that make a positive difference across the region.
Each year, the awards acknowledge the dedication, leadership and community spirit of volunteers who generously five their time, skills and expertise to support others and strengthen local communities.
Nominations are now open in the following categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Award for Active Citizenship
- Community Event of the Year
- Community Project of the Year
Mayor Bill Close said the awards provide an important opportunity to shine a light on the people whose efforts often go unnoticed.
“It is a privilege to recognise the selfless individuals and groups who help make the Light region such a wonderful place to live, work and visit" Mayor Close said.
“Every community has people whose dedication, kindness and commitment make a real difference. I encourage residents to submit a nomination and help us celebrate those who contribute so much to our region”
Before nominating, please read the Nomination Guidelines.
Nominations can be submitted online at:
Nominate | The Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards
Nomination forms are also available from Council's Kapunda Office and the Kapunda, Freeling and Greenock libraries.
Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday 13 November 2026. All submissions made after this date will be entered into the 2028 Citizen of the Year Awards Program.
Completed nominations can be submitted via:
Email: light@light.sa.gov.au
Post: PO Box 72, Kapunda SA 5373
In Person: During business hours at:
- Light Regional Council, 93 Main Street, Kapunda
- Kapunda Library, 51 Main Street, Kapunda
- Freeling Library, 7 Hanson Street, Freeling
- Hewett Library, 28 Kingfisher Dr, Hewett
The 2027 Citizen of the Year Awards will be presented at Council's Community Breakfast on Tuesday 26 January 2027 in Greenock.
For further information, please contact the Community Wellbeing Team on (08) 8525 3200 or light@light.sa.gov.au.
