Congratulations to our 2025 City of Wollongong Award winners, and everyone who was nominated.
| Category | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Citizen of the Year | Malika Elizabeth Reese |
| Senior Citizen of the Year | Ken Habak OAM |
| Young Citizen of the Year | Jack Brown |
| Rising Star Award | Jurni Young |
| Environmental Achievement Award | Karlie Zec |
| Arts and Cultural Achievement Award | Clifton School of Arts |
| Sports Achievement Award | Rod Broad |
| Innovation Achievement Award | Robofit |
| Community Group of the Year | Need a Feed |
| Diversity and Inclusion Award | Kristy Thomas |
| Wollongong to the World Award | Hysata |
You can also read our media release to learn more about our 2025 recipients.
2025 Highly Commended Awards
| Category | Highly Commended |
|---|---|
| Senior Citizen of the Year | Dianne North OAM |
| Rising Star Award | Marci Davis-Cook |
| Community Group of the Year | Talk2mebro |
2025 Lord Mayor Award
| Category | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Arts and Cultural Achievement | Sarah Rowan |