Community Awards
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere - Community Awards (previously Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards) are a celebration of the contribution of individuals, community groups and organisations in our region.
We’re looking for individuals, organisations and businesses, making a positive contribution to the community in our special region. If you know of a person, community organisation or business making a difference in our Sunshine Coast community, celebrate their efforts by nominating them today.
![2024 Award Recipients](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/865b224d-4841-4e2d-9e13-bf66224fc875/Copy%20of%2023185A_SCBCA%202024_TEMPLATE%20%28512%20x%20382%20px%29%20%281%29.png?w=800&fm=webp)
2024 Award Recipients
The recipients have been announced.
![2024 Award nominees](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/c03a5b15-27ff-4955-abac-c2b12bf6889c/Copy%20of%2023185A_SCBCA%202024_TEMPLATE%20%28512%20x%20382%20px%29%20%282%29.png?w=800&fm=webp)
2024 Award nominees
The nominees have been announced for this years awards.
![Citizen of the Year Award](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/e2fcc9ba-1cf5-4e38-a387-0e71dfd09733/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_FA2_v2.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Citizen of the Year Award
Outstanding contribution or achievement by an individual aged between 26 and 65 years.
![Young Citizen of the Year Award](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/821b0007-17e0-49f6-a990-d2609ff1d7cd/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_V013.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Young Citizen of the Year Award
Outstanding achievement by an individual aged to 25 years.
![Senior Citizen of the Year Award](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/586a0e45-1ff8-4d73-8f2b-3e053d845be8/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_V014.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Senior Citizen of the Year Award
Outstanding contribution or achievement by an individual aged 65 years or over.
![Community Group or Organisation of the Year](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/c1f2648f-d7c0-4a37-8e28-14606555ba30/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_V015.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Community Group or Organisation of the Year
Outstanding contribution by a group or organisation
![Creative Arts Award](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/b7645905-656a-4119-8e2c-3da45a2b7d57/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_V016.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Creative Arts Award
Outstanding contribution by an individual or group or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the cultural and creative life of the region.
![Healthy People Award](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/2e46dbdf-1a31-44ff-87b7-55da52a44e2d/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_V017.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Healthy People Award
Outstanding contribution by an individual or group that has made a significant contribution towards the sporting, recreational, or health and wellbeing achievements of the region.
![Healthy Planet Award](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/760521ed-06a1-4155-9140-8e6782c37329/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_V018.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Healthy Planet Award
Outstanding contribution by an individual, group or partnership that has achieved outstanding environmental conservation outcomes for the Sunshine Coast community
![Biosphere Business of the Year](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/e352d03e-f180-4270-b4dd-0d68b10c8004/23185A_SCADA%202024_WebTile_V019.png?w=800&fm=webp)
Biosphere Business of the Year
Outstanding contribution by a local business that has made a significant contribution to Sunshine Coast economy and community.
![Previous award recipients](https://preview-assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com:443/330b87ea-148b-3ecf-9857-698f2086fe8d/a81cad0e-398f-4011-9524-f89fd6276d7e/2023%20Australia%20Day%20Awards%20Recipients.jpg?w=800&fm=webp)
Previous award recipients
View a list of past Award recipients.