On April 19th Federal Minister for Local Government Simon Crean announced the category winners of the 2012 National Awards for Local Government.
The 27 category winners were judged by independent judging panels and included 11 winners from small councils with fewer than 15,000 rateable properties.
In congratulating the winners, Mr Crean said, "The National Awards for Local Government are designed to recognise and reward local councils for their important work in supporting their local communities."
The category winners will now be considered for the overall 2012 National Award for Excellence in Local Government. An independent panel will assess the category winners and determine which will receive a 2012 Award for Excellence, with recipients announced at a special presentation in late June.