Sir John Monash Awards

Who is your local hero and what is their story?

Monash is home to incredible individuals who achieve remarkable things. They give so much to our community, this is our chance to give something back.

Nominations close Monday 11 May 2026.

Guidelines to assist you with your nomination:

  • Only one category can be selected (not multiple categories)
  • People who were nominated before can be nominated again (previous winners are unable to be nominated for future awards)
  • If relevant, include supporting documentation (for example photos, articles and personal references)
  • Council staff and Councillors are not able to be nominated

Please choose from the below categories to learn more and to proceed with your submission.

Read about our 2025 winners to give you some inspiration.

Categories and criteria

If you would like to tell us about someone doing amazing things in Monash but not sure which category to choose, you can still let us know.

For more information

dei@monash.vic.gov.au 
9518 355

 

Previous Award Winners

About Sir John Monash

General Sir John Monash, for whom Monash is named, was a civil engineer and volunteer soldier during World War 1.

By the end of the war, he had risen to the highest rank in the Australian Army and is regarded as one of Australia's greatest heroes. It is only fitting that these awards are named after Sir John Monash.

 

 

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