The City of Belmont takes great pride each year in honouring its hard working community minded people who contribute significant time and expertise for the benefit of the Belmont community through the Community Service Awards.
 
Each year, nominations for the awards are open mid-year to the community, with winners being announced at the City’s Civic Dinner held in December.

Nominations

Nominations for the 2024 Community Service Awards have closed. If you have a question about the status of your nomination, you can contact our Economic and Community Development team on community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or 9477 7219.

Nomination Categories

The below listed categories can apply to individuals as well as community groups.

• Aged: This category applies to an individual/community group who contributes within the aged sector i.e. activities and services for seniors.
• Community Service: This category applies to an individual/community group who contributes within the general community i.e. emergency service volunteer, support workers, religious organisations, culturally diverse communities, charity groups, schools.
• People Who Make a Difference: This category applies to an individual/community group who has made an exceptional impact, by going above and beyond their duties and making a significant difference in their local community by assisting others.
• Sport and Recreation (Including Arts and Culture): This category applies to an individual/community group who contribute(s) to sporting and recreational clubs as well as arts and culture clubs and organisations.
• Youth (25 years and under): This category applies to an individual/community group who supports organisations such as youth clubs, youth centres, schools etc.

History of the Awards

The Community Service Award process was initiated in 1977 to recognise and acknowledge volunteer services performed by community members/organisations, with five people receiving the inaugural Award. Since 1977 there have been 113 Awards presented with four recipients receiving the Award twice.
Please contact the Economic and Community Development team on 9477 7219 or community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au for further information.