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City of Wollongong

Awards and Recognition

We acknowledge people, community groups and organisations that make Wollongong a better place.

The City of Wollongong Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the people and organisations who make our city a better place.

The Wollongong Youth Week Awards acknowledge and highlight the achievements and efforts of people aged 12 - 24 in the Wollongong Local Government Area.

The Awards will be announced during Youth Week in April 2024.

Find out more and make a nomination by visiting our Wollongong Youth Week Awards page until Friday 29 March 2024.

The Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards celebrate the contribution and achievements of Aboriginal* communities in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas.

The 2023 awards were hosted by Kiama Municipal Council on Saturday 29 July. Visit Kiama Municipal Council's website to learn more or and see details or award recipients.

*Note: 'Aboriginal' includes Torres Strait Islander people.

Our Recognition Receptions are held twice a year to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in our city. This can include national Roll of Honour recipients, volunteers, academics, sportspeople and others who contribute to our community.

If you’d like to suggest someone to be included in a future recognition reception, email or call us on (02) 4227 7111.

Recipients of Keys to the City of Wollongong

YearRecipient
2022Professor Justin Yerbury AM
2020Richard Tognetti
2016Emma McKeon
2016Emma Tonegato
2016Nicole Beck
2016Cyrus Villanueva
2012 Mat Campbell
2009St George Illawarra Dragons
2006Kerryn McCann
200526 Army Cadet Unit
2001Wollongong Hawks
2000Wollongong Wolves
1997Anthony Warlow
1997TS Albatross Cadets
1995Steve Elkington
1987Wayne Gardner