Australia Day Awards
Published Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Congratulations to all of this year's Australia Day Award nominees.
On Wednesday 14 January, South Gippsland Shire Council celebrated the 2026 South Gippsland Australia Day Awards at the Meeniyan Hall.
These awards celebrate the individuals and community groups who go above and beyond for our community.
This year's award recipients are:
- Valerie Wilson - 2026 South Gippsland Citizen of the Year
- Erica Begg - 2026 South Gippsland Young Citizen of the Year
- Rhiannon Rawlins - 2026 South Gippsland Young Citizen of the Year
- Loch Food and Wine Festival - 2026 South Gippsland Community Event of the Year
To read about this year's nominees, please click on the categories below.