Councils from across NSW have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to their communities at the 2025 Local Government Week Awards.
Held in Sydney on 7 August, the awards celebrate excellence across strategic planning, arts and culture, community events and communications.
Established in 1981, the Local Government Week Awards aim to foster greater community awareness and recognition of the vital role councils play across NSW.
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said the awards provide an opportunity for councils to showcase the inspiring work they do to support, engage and strengthen their communities.
“As the peak body for local government across the state, LGNSW is incredibly proud to celebrate the valuable work being done every day by councils,” Mayor Miller said.
“From playgrounds to community halls, youth services to yes, even roads, rates and rubbish – councils’ impact on everyone, every day and it’s important we have a way to acknowledge the incredible work being done not only by our elected Councillors but also by our hard-working staff,” she said.
Mayor Miller congratulated all the winners and nominees on their exceptional contributions.
“Local Government Week is a time to shine a spotlight on the sector. These awards are an opportunity to say thank you for the creativity, resourcefulness and dedication of our state’s councils,” she said.
The City of Parramatta won two awards – a Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award and an LGNSW Planning Award.
Gilgandra Shire Council also won two awards – an LGNSW Planning Award and an RH Dougherty Award for Innovation in Special Events.
Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council, Canterbury Bankstown Council and Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Ltd (WSROC) all received LGNSW Planning Awards.
Other winners included Narrabri Shire Council, Waverley Council, Camden Council and Rous County Council, which all received RH Dougherty Events and Communications Awards, as did Burwood Council and Central Coast Council.
Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Awards were also presented to Central Darling Shire Council and Wagga Wagga City Council.
For more information head to lgnsw.org.au/LGWeekAwards/Event-Details
