Australia opens nomination for national awards for local government
Australia opens nomination for national awards for local government
By eGovInnovation Editors | Feb 28, 2011
AUSTRALIA - The Australian goverment has announced that nominations are now open for the 2011 National Awards for Local Government.
The award, which has ten categories including awards for regional Australia, women in local government, innovative infrastructure and youth engagement, aims to honor the innovative work of local governments to support local communities.
"The Australian government recognizes the critical role local governments play in making our communities more productive, liveable and sustainable," said Simon Crean, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government.
"I encourage all elected councils to examine the award categories and submit entries that showcase their local initiatives. I look forward to hearing about the creative solutions to local and national challenges that are being found at the local level," he added.
Award entries will close on 23 March 2011 and national winners will be judged by an independent panel and announced in June 2011. The awards are now in their 26th year.
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