The winners of the 2021 National Awards for Local Government were announced on 17 December 2021.
The full details of the winning projects can be found below.
2021 Award Winners
- Creativity and Culture – creating vibrant and cohesive communities through the Arts
Winner: Northern Beaches Council, NSW
- Boosting Productivity through Infrastructure – improving productivity and increasing the economic, social and sustainable well-being of communities
Winner: City of Melville, WA
Project: Smart City, Smart Grid Project
- Contributing to Regional Growth – supporting the growth of vibrant and sustainable regional economies and communities
Winner: Whyalla City Council, SA
Project: Whyalla’s Iconic Circular Jetty Project
- Cohesive Communities – building stronger, more cohesive, accessible and inclusive communities
Winner: City of Salisbury, SA
Project: Cohesive Salisbury Project
- Excellence in Road Safety – creating safer communities through road safety initiatives
Winner: Paroo Shire Council, QLD
Project: Blue Light Learner Driver Program
- Addressing Violence against Women and their Children – keeping women and their children safe from violence and supporting wellbeing
Winner: Cumberland Council, NSW
Project: Cumberland Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan
- Promoting Indigenous Recognition – raising awareness and understanding of the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
Winner: Newcastle Art Gallery and City of Newcastle, NSW
Project: WARWAR: The Art of the Torres Strait
- Women in Local Government Award – increasing female participation and female leadership roles in the Australian local government workforce
Winner: Australian Local Government Women’s Association, VIC
Project: Mentoring for Success – Supporting newly elected Women Councilors initiative
2021 Honourable Mentions
Due to the high quality of nominations and the exceptional level of engagement from voters, the following Honourable Mentions were awarded:
Creativity and Culture – creating vibrant and cohesive communities through the Arts
Council: Murray River Council, NSW
Boosting Productivity through Infrastructure – improving productivity and increasing the economic, social and sustainable well-being of communities
Council: Melton City Council
Project: Unlocking Hidden Capital through Best Practice Asset Management
Contributing to Regional Growth – supporting the growth of vibrant and sustainable regional economies and communities
Council: Barossa Council, SA
Cohesive Communities – building stronger, more cohesive, accessible and inclusive communities
Council: Camden Council, NSW
Project: Dawson Damer Splash Park and Playground
Excellence in Road Safety – creating safer communities through road safety initiatives
Council: City of Kalamunda, WA
Project: Road Safety Awareness
Addressing Violence against Women and their Children – keeping women and their children safe from violence and supporting wellbeing
Council: City of Ryde, NSW
Project: Make a Stand campaign
Promoting Indigenous Recognition – raising awareness and understanding of the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
Council: City of Albany, WA
Project: Restoring Menang Noongar Place Names
Women in Local Government Award – increasing female participation and female leadership roles in the Australian local government workforce
Council: Shire of Shark Bay, WA