Darebin Community Awards

The Darebin Community Awards celebrate the people and groups who make our community stronger, more inclusive and more connected.

Each year, the awards recognise individuals, community groups and organisations that make an outstanding contribution to community life in Darebin.

Whether through leadership, volunteering, community service, environmental action or advocacy, the awards shine a light on those making a positive difference.

Award categories

Nominations are invited for:

Community Leader of the Year
Young Community Leader of the Year
Community Group of the Year
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Leadership Award
Multicultural Community Leadership Award
Climate and Sustainability Award
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award.

Nominate someone

Do you know an individual, group or organisation making a positive impact in Darebin?

Help us celebrate the people who contribute to a vibrant, inclusive and connected community by submitting a nomination for the 2026 Darebin Community Awards.

Nominations open: 25 August 2026
Nominations close: 22 September 2026

Read the nomination guidelines(PDF, 293KB)

Make a nomination