Judging criteria:

• Aged 26 years or older (at 1 July 2022)
• Has made a significant contribution to the Yarra community over the past year.
• Shows leadership and is a positive role model for others
• Supports community values, including:
  • Cultural harmony
  • Equality and equity
  • Concern for sustainability and the environment
  • Improve community health and wellbeing
• Contributions made by the nominee are on a voluntary basis or exceed the normal requirements of their paid work
• Must be a current Yarra resident. 

Judging criteria:

• Aged between 12 and 25 years (at 1 July 2022)
• Has made a significant contribution and/or given outstanding service to the Yarra community over the past year.
• Shows leadership and is a positive role model to other young people in the community
• Supports community values, including:
  
  • Cultural harmony
  • Equality and equity
  • Concern for sustainability and the environment
  • Improve community health and wellbeing
• Must be a current Yarra resident.

Judging criteria:

• Can be presented to an individual, group of people, event, campaign or movement
• Initiative has made an outstanding contribution to the Yarra community over the past year
• Demonstrates service to the community with measured benefits
• Significant volunteer involvement or exceeds the normal requirements of paid work
• Encourages ongoing change within the community.

Judging criteria:

• Can be presented to an individual or group
• Recipient has made a significant contribution to one of the listed categories in the Yarra community over the past year
• Demonstrates service to the community in their chosen field
• Significant volunteer involvement or exceeds the normal requirements of paid work.

The category of Arts recognises contributions to the thriving and evolving creative experience in Yarra. Yarra is home to a range of vibrant arts communities, be it visual art, performance art, music or another creative discipline. We are proud of the dynamic arts activities occurring in Yarra all year round that our residents and visitors enjoy and embrace.

The category of Sport recognises contributions to organised sport and encouraging physical activity in Yarra. Being active is an important part of Yarra life. We encourage physical activity as a part of everyday life for people of all ages and abilities. We have a number of local sporting clubs, activities and community groups creating opportunities on the sports field and beyond.

The category of Heritage recognises contributions to the protection and enhancement of Yarra's history. Yarra has a rich history and is home to a large number of historical buildings and sites that are of interest and value to the community. Heritage can relate to tangible features such as buildings, precincts, landscapes, streetscapes, archaeological sites, objects, collections and records, or to intangible elements such as cultural practices, stories, traditions, folklore and other knowledge that is inherited over generations.

We have a number of local community members, groups, societies and professionals who are involved in heritage conservation. There are also examples of owners, designers or developers who have produced outstanding examples of heritage adaption on buildings by going above and beyond to protect and enhance heritage during development.

The category of Diversity and Inclusion recognises contributions to reduce barriers so that all people can participate in the community and Yarra life. We value our diversity, where people of all ages, genders, sexualities, abilities, incomes, educations, languages, cultures and backgrounds feel welcome and connected.