The winners of the 2023 National Awards for Local Government were announced on 13 June 2023 at the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra.
- Announcement of 2023 National Awards winners – Media release
Women in Local Government
- Winner: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA | Community Development
- Honourable Mention: Katherine Town Council, NT | First Female CEO Makes Waves
Waste Management
- Winner: Bayside Council, NSW | Circular Waste Strategy and Action Plan Program
- Honourable Mention: City of Darwin, NT | Innovative Leachate Treatment System
- Honourable Mention: MacDonnell Regional Council, NT | Water Refill Station
Road Safety
- Winner: Blacktown City Council, NSW | Schofields Station Carpark
- Honourable Mention: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, VIC | Safer Speeds on Rural Roads
- Honourable Mention: Penrith City Council, NSW | Community and Road Education Scheme
Regional Growth
- Winner: Moreton Bay Regional Council, QLD | Ask Morty - Data Concierge
- Honourable Mention: Eurobodalla Shire Council, NSW | Eurobodalla Beach Accessibility Improvements
Productivity through Infrastructure
- Winner: Melton City Council, VIC | Moving Melton Integrated Transport Prospectus
- Honourable Mention: Shire of Murray, WA | Food Innovation Precinct
Indigenous Recognition
- Winner: Mount Alexander Shire Council, VIC | Boorp Boorp Boondyil - Sharing Knowledge with Children
- Honourable Mention: Moyne Shire Council, VIC | Ngootyoong Laka, Ngootyoong Yana - Walking and Talking with Respect
Disaster Preparedness
- Winner: Buloke Shire Council, VIC | The Paddock Run
- Honourable Mention: Renmark Paringa Council, SA | River Murray Flood - Levee Network and Interactive Mapping Tool
Creativity and Culture
- Winner: City of Gosnells, WA | Ghost Walks
- Honourable Mention: Shire of Dardanup, WA | Southern Ports Festive Auslan Choir Project
Cohesive Communities
- Winner: The Hills Shire Council, NSW | Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
- Honourable Mention: City of Melbourne, VIC | Micro-Labs - Reimagining Retail in Melbourne
Career Starter
- Winner: Moreton Bay Regional Council, QLD | My Future in Moreton Bay - Virtual Work Experience Program
- Honourable Mention: Cumberland Council, NSW | Mentoring and Development Program