The annual Alpine Shire Community Awards shine a spotlight on the champions who often go unnoticed within our communities.
Throughout the Shire, community events will be held on Friday, 26 January, to award this year's recipients of the Community Awards and celebrate those who contribute selflessly to their community.
Alpine Shire Mayor, John Forsyth, emphasised the importance of these awards as a way to discover and recognise the many ways residents enrich their local communities.
"The awards demonstrate the amazing efforts of residents from across the Shire - be it excelling in their chosen fields, giving back to the community, displaying strength and resilience during tough times, or contributing to the vibrancy of our towns," he said.
"Our Community Awards provide an opportunity to learn more about the efforts of these individuals and acknowledge their invaluable roles in shaping the Alpine Shire we know and love.
"These awards are not only a celebration of the recipients, but also a chance to recognise all nominees and the countless unsung heroes in our communities," he added.
Community members and visitors are invited to join in community events being held across the Alpine Shire on Friday, 26 January.
MYRTLEFORD
Venue: Jubilee Park, Great Alpine Road
7.30am: Barbecue breakfast hosted by Rotary Club of Myrtleford
9.00am: Official ceremony including presentation of Alpine Shire Community Awards
BRIGHT
Venue: Howitt Park, Riverside Ave
7.30am: Barbecue breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Bright
9.00am: Official ceremony including presentation of Alpine Shire Community Awards
MOUNT BEAUTY
Venue: Hydro Park, Lakeside Avenue
8.00am: Barbecue breakfast hosted by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club
9.30am: Official ceremony including presentation of Alpine Shire Community Awards
HARRIETVILLE
Venue: Pioneer Park, Great Alpine Road
10.00am: Official ceremony including presentation of Alpine Shire Community Awards
11.15am: Morning tea hosted by the Harrietville Historical Society
MUDGEGONGA
Venue: Mudgegonga Community Hall, Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road
7.00am: Barbecue breakfast hosted by the Mudgegonga Community Hall Committee
9.00am: Official ceremony including presentation of Alpine Shire Community Awards
This information is available on Council's website at www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/community-awards.