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Awards and competitions

Australia Day Awards

The City of Onkaparinga Australia Day Awards recognise our unsung heroes who make a difference to the community.
Nominations for the 2023 Australia Day Awards will open in September 2022.

Every Generation Onkaparinga Awards

Our Every Generation Onkaparinga (EGO) ‘Celebrating Positive Ageing’ program celebrates the outstanding achievements and valuable contributions people of all ages, cultures and abilities make to ‘positive ageing’ in our communities.

Ray Gilbert Awards for Excellence

Recognising those who have made a significant contribution to our City.

Freedom of the City

The granting of Freedom of the City is a privilege extended to a military unit that has a significant attachment to the City of Onkaparinga

History and Heritage Awards

Our History and Heritage Awards recognise positive contributions in the promotion, conservation or understanding of the region’s European history and built heritage.

Key to the City

The Key to the City recognises exceptional, outstanding achievement and is Council’s most prestigious award.

Mayor's Christmas Light Display Competition

2021 Mayor’s Christmas Lights Display.

Mayor's Garden Competition

The Mayor's Garden Competition recognises local gardeners and encourages community interest in local gardens which enhance the presentation and liveability of our city.

Mayor's Christmas Card Competition

Design our Christmas Card!!
Entries are now closed for the 2021 Mayor's Christmas Card Competition. Good luck to all our entrants.

Youth Recognition Awards

Annually the Onkaparinga Youth Committee deliver the Youth Recognition Awards, where young people are recognised, celebrated and honoured for their outstanding actions in improving their communities, self and securing their futures.