On the 12th August, 2008 Council resolved to establish an Honours and awards system called the Shoalhaven Medal. There are three categories 'gold', 'silver' and 'bronze'. The medals are generally awarded annually. The presentation of medals is held as close as possible to the 1st August which is the anniversiary of the formation of the City of Shoalhaven. There is no restriction on the number of medals awarded each year but a guide for the judges is 1 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze.
The aim of the Shoalhaven medal is to recognise any member of our community who has made an outstanding contribution to the local community or achieved excellence in the their field of endeavour. The judges will be looking not only at the length or quantity of service, but also at the quality including individual acts of companssion, generosity, bravery, ingenuity or creativity etc.
Who judges the award?
When are nominations called?
Who can make a nomination?
Who is eligible to be nominated?
How to enter?
Who judges the award?
The judging is done by the Shoalhaven Medal Committee which consists of six community representatives selected by the Mayor.
Nominations
Nominations will be called in April each year through advertising in local newspapers and on radio stations 2ST & PowerFM. Entries for 2012 will close on 8 June.
Who can make a nomination?
Anybody can nominate a person including individuals, associations or clubs, but you cannot nominate yourself.
Who is eligible to be nominated?
- All people who are residents of Shoalhaven City at the time of nomination
- People who have been nominated previously but have not been awarded a medal
- Only individuals may be nominated. The nomination of a club or association or any other organisation will not be accepted.
How to enter
- Print and complete the nomination form (153kb)
- Ensure the nominator signs the form
- Forward the signed form and any attachments to the
Shoalhaven Medal Committee
c/- Shoalhaven City Council
PO Box 42
Nowra NSW 2541