Canberra Gold Awards
Nominate before 13 February 2026 for the 2026 Canberra Gold Awards.
The Chief Minister’s Canberra Gold Awards celebrate people and groups who have made Canberra their long-term home. The awards recognise the contributions made by people who have been in Canberra for 50 years or more. Their contributions to our community can be big or small.
The Canberra Gold Awards are held each year as part of Canberra's birthday celebrations. Individuals will receive a pin and a certificate. Groups will receive a certificate.
Who you can nominate
You can nominate a person or a group such as a club, society or team.
You can nominate yourself or:
- a friend, family member or colleague
- someone you know in the community.
If you're the leader of a group, you can nominate your group for an award. A group member can also nominate with the leader's approval.
How to nominate
To nominate online:
- Include the date the nominee started living or operating in Canberra.
- Attach a photo of the nominee if you wish
- Submit your nomination before the close date.
Past recipients
- Helen Wilson
- John Eric Gudmann Sorensen
- Rossana Sorensen
- Alison Russell-French OAM
- Norman Joseph Baker
- Luzmira Montero
- Alexandra Montero
- Ramon Montero
- David Hailey
- Kathryn Hailey
- Laszlo Falusi
- Les Kebblewwhite
- Kanapathi (Ken) Siva
- Glenn Schwinghamer
- Catherine Wall
- Diane Violet Couchman
- Ruth Anne Bowles
- John Webster
- Anne Webster
- Colin Brown
- John Michael Sellars
- Brock Bryce
- Judith Rooks
- Jens Sorensen
- Elizabeth (Libby) Sorensen
- Leslie Searle
- Jennifer Searle
- Lisa Barresi
- Linda Muldoon
- Ewan Brown
- Michael Masters
- Lance Kirby
- Mick Ginman
- Norman Argall
- Sandra Bauerle
- Noeline Scarlett
- Jeffrey Beaver
- Collette McArdle
- Blake McDonald
- Leigh Crutchley
- Gabrielle Mitchell
- Robert Bibo
- Lyndia Kite
- Gorden Kite
- Catherine Wall
- Michael Richard Mecham
- Tony Jurd
- Rose Jurd
- Neil Boden
- Caroline Campbell
- Nora Preston
- Michelle Dwyer
- Chris Lemmon
- Michael Mulvaney
- Susan Elliston
- David Elliston
- Elva Neill
- Roger Buckley
- Sandra Ross
- Annette Ellis
- Frank Lemmon
- Andrea Lemmon
- Phillip Bates
- Vicki Bates
- Daniel Andres
- Elizabeth Hannaford
- Sheryn Vickery
- Sandra Neville
- Laurie Walker
- Maria Johanna van de Zandt - Satink
- Ian Clout
- Nerida Barge
- Fiona Langford
- Nigel Johnson
- Bill Atkinson
- Michelle Walker
- Joanne Layt
- John Starr
- Sonia Hathaway
- Charlie Sgroi
- Nicole White
- Anne Hodgkin
- Michael Hodgkin
- Philip James Oldfield
- Shirey-Anne Ollier
- ROSEMARY PINDER
- Astrid Bowler
- Adonino Sanchez
- Jerzy Kasprzak
- Michael ILCHEF
- John Nolan
- Maureen Nolan
- John Dixon
- Paul Tyrrell
- Charles Scott Buchanan
- Sarah Buchanan
- Richard Ware
- Sandra Kearns
- Keith Kearns
- Patrick Paul Fleming
- Derek Skinner
- John Skeates
- Karen Swan
- Peter Cairns
- Royals Rugby Union Football Club
- Woden Valley Swim Club
- ACT Companion Dog Club Inc
- ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations Inc.
- Pedal Power ACT
- Stromlo Forest Scout Group
- Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts
- Netball ACT
- West Belconnen Warriors RLFC
- St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, West Belconnen
- Canberra Spiritualists Association
- Bentleys Hair of Canberra
- Pegasus
- Rodney's
- Flynn Preschool
- Evatt Primary
- Macgregor Primary
- The Woden School
- Charnwood-Dunlop Primary School
- Chapman Primary School
- CWA Canberra Branch
- Slovenian Australian Association of Canberra
- Weston Creek Tennis Club
- Raiders Weston Social Golfers
- Horticultural Society of Canberra Incorporated
Contact us
Honours and Awards team
Let us answer your question by phone or email.
Call
(02) 6205 0076