Canberra Citizen of the Year
The 2011 Canberra Citizen of the Year is Ms Maureen Cane. Ms Cane was recognised for her contribution to the community as Chief Executive Officer of Communities@Work from 2001 to 2011. Communities@Work is a complex community organisation that provides disability and family support, respite care, aged care and youth and children's services to a diverse and growing community. Ms Cane was also instrumental in the implementation of the Canberra arm of OzHarvest, an organisation that distributes excess food from hospitality and supermarket outlets to charities and refuges.
The Canberra Citizen of the Year Award, proudly sponsored by The Canberra Times, recognises those in the ACT who, through their personal efforts, have made a significant contribution to our community. Both individuals and groups may be nominated for the award and may be recognised in any field, including the arts, education, community work or business.
The award is presented by the Chief Minister in March each year as part of Canberra’s birthday celebrations.
Nominations
Nominations forms may be obtained by phoning the
Chief Minister and Cabinet Directorate on
+61 2 6205 3031 or
Download the nomination form [
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Or submit online online nomination form
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