Nominations for individuals deserving of acknowledgement in the 2021 Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards close at 5pm this Friday, 24 September.

"COVID lockdowns have been hard and challenging, but through it all we have seen some of the best of our community shine through," says the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward.

"I am encouraging local residents, community and emergency services groups from across the Kiama electorate to nominate somebody extraordinary to be recognised.

"We have so many dedicated volunteers, inspirational community organisations, service clubs, emergency services SES and RFS personnel, young sporting stars and small business people across the Kiama electorate.

"I am strongly encouraging people to nominate those who have made outstanding contributions to make our local communities such wonderful places to live."

Nominations for acknowledgement are invited for the following categories:

• Outstanding Local Volunteer
• Conservation Champion
• Young Person in Small Business
• Small Business
• Outstanding Emergency Service Volunteer
• Junior Sports (Male and Female)
• Local Sports (Male and Female)
• Sports Administrator
• Outstanding Young Citizen
• Outstanding Citizen.

The 2021 Nomination Form can be downloaded here to submit via email to [email protected] or in writing to the Kiama electorate office at 102 Terralong Street.