Do you know a community hero or a dedicated team making a big difference in our community? Auspire wants to know about them!
These awards give us the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the individuals and groups whose passion and dedication are making our local areas thrive.
This year’s Citizen of the Year Award winner, Joe Tuazama, received the award for his stalwart advocacy for migrants of African decent now living in Perth.
Mr Tuazama said receiving the award was a great honour for himself and his community.
“Awards like this, they are momentum for us, because they inspire us, they tell us that you are welcome here and your contribution is being recognised,” he said.
“Nominating for Citizen of the Year is the best thing, because a lot of volunteers are doing great work. Recognitions like this, they are very important for the community.
“I just want to say thank you to the City of Perth and Auspire for always recognising the men and women in our community that give so much, particularly those with a migrant background.”
As well as the overall Community Citizen of the Year, the Awards also recognise the Young Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 16-30 years), Senior Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 65 years and over), and Active Citizenship (an award for community groups or events).
You can submit your nominations for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards until 31 October, at www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate.
In addition to the Auspire Awards, the City of Perth is proud to introduce the City of Light Champion Award, which gives the City’s Elected Members the opportunity to nominate an individual or group who has made a significant, positive contribution to the City of Perth community over the past year.
The inaugural City of Light Champion Award will be presented following the Auspire Award presentations on Australia Day 2026, as we celebrate even more of the remarkable people who help shape our City.
Issued by: Jessica Westbrook [email protected]
These awards give us the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the individuals and groups whose passion and dedication are making our local areas thrive.
This year’s Citizen of the Year Award winner, Joe Tuazama, received the award for his stalwart advocacy for migrants of African decent now living in Perth.
Mr Tuazama said receiving the award was a great honour for himself and his community.
“Awards like this, they are momentum for us, because they inspire us, they tell us that you are welcome here and your contribution is being recognised,” he said.
“Nominating for Citizen of the Year is the best thing, because a lot of volunteers are doing great work. Recognitions like this, they are very important for the community.
“I just want to say thank you to the City of Perth and Auspire for always recognising the men and women in our community that give so much, particularly those with a migrant background.”
As well as the overall Community Citizen of the Year, the Awards also recognise the Young Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 16-30 years), Senior Community Citizen of the Year (for individuals aged 65 years and over), and Active Citizenship (an award for community groups or events).
You can submit your nominations for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards until 31 October, at www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate.
In addition to the Auspire Awards, the City of Perth is proud to introduce the City of Light Champion Award, which gives the City’s Elected Members the opportunity to nominate an individual or group who has made a significant, positive contribution to the City of Perth community over the past year.
The inaugural City of Light Champion Award will be presented following the Auspire Award presentations on Australia Day 2026, as we celebrate even more of the remarkable people who help shape our City.
Issued by: Jessica Westbrook [email protected]
