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Are you looking for a creative way to show someone how much you appreciate the difference they make to the Manningham community?

Nominations are open for the 2024 Manningham Civic Awards. The awards recognise individuals and community organisations improving the local area through volunteer, paid or unpaid work.

Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange encouraged the community to nominate.

"Nominating a friend, family member or someone you work with is a great way to show how much you value and appreciate the difference they make." Cr Lange said.

"Civic Awards are important because they raise awareness of all the good things happening in our community and acknowledge individual and group contributions."

There are five award categories:

1. The Citizen of the Year Award - recognises a Manningham resident whose outstanding contribution has improved the lives of the local community.

2. The Young Citizen of the Year Award - for an outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve the lives of the local community.

3. The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award - recognises the contribution made by a volunteer in the local community.

4. Sports Volunteer of the Year Award - for individuals who demonstrate leadership in the Manningham sporting community.

5. Community Organisation of the Year Award - acknowledges community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone 'above and beyond' to improve the lives of the Manningham community.

Hear from last year's winners

2023 Sports Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, Caroline Clarkson, was awarded a Civic Award for her devotion to the Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming club. Caroline held various roles on the committee at the swimming club, including registrar, recorder, secretary and president.

Caroline was nominated by Dee Sheffrin, who said "Caroline has enriched the lives of our members working tirelessly and professionally."

"She has made many positive changes and improvements for the benefit of their health, fitness, well-being, and social connection."

Manningham's 2023 Citizen of the Year, Dennis Clarke, was diagnosed with polio after returning from the Vietnam war.

Dennis has since become a pillar within the community through his work with Doncaster RSL as the Senior Vice President, Secretary of RAEME Vietnam Southern Chapter (previously Inaugural President), Anzac and Poppy Appeals, active participant of committees such as VVAA Box Hill Committee, ALPGA, VACC, RACV and more.

Surprised and honoured to receive his award, Dennis said "It feels amazing - a total surprise. I have never needed anything like this. It was a lovely gesture."

Manningham's 2023 Young Citizen of Year, Berry Eain, received her award for her commitment to bridging the gap between local and international students within her school and the wider community.
Berry, an advocate for student voice, shared her gratitude for receiving an award.

"Growing up, I have always had strong intentions of striving for the betterment of myself, my family and my community. Unfortunately, this was not the reality in my home country, Myanmar." Berry said.

"I was genuinely surprised by the emphasis on student voices and youth engagement in Manningham. It was a whole new concept to me to see young people actively undertaking volunteering and leadership roles.

"I am honoured to be able to use my agency and voice for those in my home country, spreading awareness that despite lack of opportunities, we can still be leaders for ourselves one day."

Winners will be announced at the 2024 Ceremony on Thursday 22 August 2024.

To find our more or to nominate visit, Civic Awards.