NOMINATIONS for Frankston’s next citizen of the year awards have opened.
Three categories of awards are handed out at the annual citizen of the year event – citizen of the year for people aged 26 years and more, young citizen of the year for people aged 26 years and less, and community group of the year.
The 2023 Frankston citizen of the year was 100-year-old Warwick Exton, a long-time advocate for Frankston’s natural spaces. The author of Action Sweetwater Creek died in July.
Marathon runner Jack Lyons was named the 2023 young citizen of the year for his fundraising efforts for charity Blessing Bags. The 2023 community award was handed to the Women’s Spirit Project.
Nominations for the 2024 awards opened on 1 October, and close 26 November. Expressions of interest to join the selection panel are also open. To nominate someone visit frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-and-Health/Awards/Frankston-Citizen-of-the-Year-Awards