The Gladstone Region Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of local individuals and groups who make an exceptional difference to our community. We recognise those heroes and quiet achievers who have celebrated success or gone above and beyond for our communities.
The winners were announced at Gladstone Regional Council’s Combined Gladstone Region Australia Day Awards and Citizenship ceremony.
The event was live-streamed via Facebook and YouTube.
The award winners received a certificate and a gift.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners for the 2026 Gladstone Regional Council Australia Day Awards.
Congratulations on your nomination and the vital work you do for our region.
This award recognises an individual for their outstanding contribution and/or achievement to the Gladstone Region community during the preceding year. The winner will be an Australian Citizen living in the Gladstone Region. Community contributions and achievements may be in any area of community life, including sport and recreation, arts, events and culture, and environment and sustainability.
This award recognises an individual aged 15-25 for their outstanding achievement and/or contribution to the Gladstone Region during the preceding year. The winner will be an Australian Citizen living in the Gladstone Region. Community contributions and achievement may be in any area of community life, including sport and recreation, arts, events and culture, and environment and sustainability.
This award recognises the outstanding achievement by an individual or group that has made a significant contribution towards the sporting or recreational achievements of the Gladstone Region in the preceding year, including official coaching, sports officials, management and administration of sport and recreation activities.
This award recognises the outstanding achievement by an individual or group aged 15-25 that has made a significant contribution towards the sporting or recreational achievements of the Gladstone Region in the preceding year, including official coaching, sports officials, management and administration of sport and recreation activities.
This award recognises the significant achievement and dedication by an individual or group who produces and promotes outstanding creative work in the Gladstone Region in the preceding year.
This award recognises the outstanding achievement by an individual or group that has delivered community events that generate civic pride and connect our community.
This award recognises the outstanding dedication and contribution by an individual to one or more areas of the Gladstone Region in the preceding year by demonstrating voluntary service, expertise and community leadership that has led to the enhancement of the activity and/or region.
Doors opening at 4.30pm and formalities commencing from 5.30pm.
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, 56 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, 4680, View Map
56 Goondoon Street , Gladstone 4680
Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.