2025 Merri-bek Community Awards
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Celebrating the heart of Merri-bek
2025 Merri-bek Community Awards – Nominations now open!
Every day in Merri-bek, individuals, groups and organisations show exceptional dedication to make our community stronger, more inclusive, creative, and sustainable.
The 2025 Merri-bek Community Awards are officially open for nominations and we want you to help us spotlight the incredible people and projects that make our community thrive.
From volunteers and young changemakers to community leaders and local organisations, these awards celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work that often happens quietly but leaves a lasting impact.
Nominate someone who makes Merri-bek better
If you know an individual or group who lives, works, studies, plays or volunteers in Merri-bek and who deserves recognition for their contribution over the past 12 months, this is your moment to shine a light on their story.
Key dates:
- Nominations close on Monday 1 September, 5pm.
- The 2025 Merri-bek Community Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday 15 October.
10 Award Categories include:
- Community Event of the Year
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Contribution to Arts and Culture
- Contribution to Sports
- Youth Contribution
- Environmental Sustainability Achievement
- Volunteer of the Year
- Honouring Women in Merri-bek
- Access and Inclusion
- Lisa Bellear Award for Contribution to Reconciliation Activities