The Australia Day Awards are administered by Coolamon Shire Council and incorporate the following awards:-  

• The Citizen of the Year Award: A person over 18 years of age, who has made a valuable contribution to the Community, either during the previous 12 months or over many years of service.
• Young Citizen of the Year: A person aged 18 years or less, who has made a valuable contribution to the Community, either during the previous 12 months or over a number of years.
• Shane Till Memorial Award for Sporting Achievement:  A person who has achieved an outstanding performance (as a participant or administrator) in the field of sport, either during the previous 12 months or over a number of years.
• Young Sportsperson of the Year Award:  A person aged 18 years or less, who has achieved an outstanding performance (as a participant or administrator) in the field of sport, either during the previous 12 months or over a number of years.
• Community Event of the Year: An event that attracts broad / large Community support and/or external visitation. A Community group may be a Club, Committee or Organisation that either organises a particular one-off event that has significant purpose within the Coolamon Shire or alternatively a Club, Organisation or Committee that has a record of significant achievement to the Community over many years.