The Lord Mayoral Awards recognises individuals with a disability who have made an outstanding contribution to the community advocating for the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. They are presented as part of the annual International Day of People with Disability celebrations on 3 December 2021.
You can make multiple nominations, self-nominate or nominate another person. Please use a separate form for each nomination. The person you are nominating needs to be a City of Darwin resident.
Nominations open Thursday 14 October and close 4.00pm, Friday 12 November 2021
You can submit a nomination in the following ways:
- Online webform
- Paper form
- Email: darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au                 Â
- Phone: 08 8930 0560
- Mail: Community Development Officer, City of Darwin, GPO Box 84, Darwin NT 0801
- In person: Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin
If you require assistance to submit a nomination or have any questions, please contact Heather Docker, City of Darwin Community Development Officer on 08 8930 0560.
Nomination Categories
The Champion Award
A person who has made an outstanding contribution to the community advocating for the rights and well-being of people with disability
Criteria:
- The nominee has a disability.
- The nominee has made a significant contribution to the Darwin community, which has resulted in improved conditions, services, well-being, or understanding of individuals or groups of people with disabilities.
- The nominee has a record of being a champion for the rights of people with disabilities.
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The Rising Star Award
A person under 25 who makes an ongoing contribution to their school, workplace or community advocating for the rights and well-being of people with disability
Criteria:
- The nominee is under 25 years old with a disability.
- The nominee makes an ongoing contribution to their school, workplace or community.
- The nominee advocates for the rights and well-being of people with disability.