Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day Awards 2026

 The Forbes Shire Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards recognise and reward those Shire residents who have displayed a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field and who have made a significant contribution to our community. The awards are open to residents across the Forbes Shire.
Nominations are now open, closing on Friday 16 January 2026. 

Download the nomination form: here  (PDF 170.8KB)

Australia Day Award Winners 2020

EOI Food Vendors now open! 

Expressions of Interest for Food Vendors are now open! Food Vendors are invited to join the community at Lions Park on Monday 26 January from 6pm-9pm at Lions Park for the annual Party in the Park Celebration. This gathering will be concluded with the annual Fireworks display at 9pm.

For more information please contact Council's Events Team on community@forbes.nsw.gov.au or 02 6850 2300. 

Food Vendors EOI: download here (PDF 271.6KB)

EOI's close on:
Food vendors - 5pmMonday 12 January 2026

 

Australia Day Citizen of the Year Gala Dinner

Join us for the annual Citizen of the Year Gala Dinner, this year the gala dinner will be held on Sunday 25 January 2026 from 6pm-10pm.

Dress code for this event is Semi Formal. This event includes entertainment, the official ceremony and catering. The Official Ceremony will include the presentation of the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year award winners and nominees for our 2026 Citizens of the Year. 

This event aims to recognise residents who have made outstanding achievements in their field or who have made a significant contribution to our community.

Tickets are free but essential and must be secured by Friday 16th January can be secured via 123Tix or by phoning Forbes Shire Council on the below.  https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50351/citizen-of-the-year-gala-dinner-2026

For more information please contact Council's Community Relations Officer, Sarah Savage on 02 6850 2300 or community@forbes.nsw.gov.au. 

Black and Gold Elegant Luxury Gala Event Invitation