Mayor’s Reconciliation Week Recognition Awards Each year during National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), the City of Onkaparinga recognises local individuals, organisations and community groups who are making a meaningful contribution to reconciliation in our region.
Every Generation Onkaparinga Awards Do you know someone or a community group making a difference in positive ageing? Find out how to nominate them for the awards.
Australia Day Awards The City of Onkaparinga Australia Day Awards recognise our unsung heroes who make a difference to the community.
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
Heritage Awards Our Heritage Awards recognise positive contributions in the promotion, conservation or understanding of the region’s built heritage.
Key to the City The Key to the City recognises exceptional, outstanding achievement and is Council’s most prestigious award.
Heritage photography competition City of Onkaparinga is holding a heritage photography competition in 2026 to celebrate and showcase Onkaparinga’s rich built heritage through photography and encourage creative interpretation of heritage values.
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.
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.
Mayor's Poetry and Writing Competition The Mayor's Poetry and Writing competition featured some outstanding entries and we would like to thank all those who participated in the program.
Mayor Were's Drawing Competition Enter the Mayor's Drawing Competition during the October school holidays.