Local Citizen of the Year Awards

On Australia Day Council will present the Citizen of the Year Awards to members of the community. These awards honour the individuals and organisations who generously donate their time and effort to help others and improve the Ku-ring-gai Community.
The Local Citizen of the Year Awards aim to recognise Ku-ring-gai residents who have demonstrate excellent citizenship and a contribution to the people of Ku-ring-gai or the wider community.
Nominations are now closed.
For any enquiries, please contact the Events Team events@krg.nsw.gov.au.
2025 Local Citizen of the Year Award Winners
Citizen of the Year - Madeleine Steel
Young Citizen of the Year - Matthew Hayes
Environmental Citizen of the Year - Sofia Zvolanek
Mayor’s Award for an Outstanding Contribution by a Community Organisation - Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter