DO you know someone in the community who is making, or has made, an outstanding contribution to our multicultural society by fostering belonging, inclusion and understanding?
The NSW Government is calling for nominations for the 2027 Multicultural Community Medals and Honour Roll.
These prestigious awards celebrate people and organisations from across the state.
The Multicultural Community Medals recognise individuals and organisations creating positive change through community leadership, volunteering, advocacy and service delivery.
The Multicultural Honour Roll posthumously recognises the achievements and legacy of leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Winner of the 2026 Regional Unity Medal Gargi Ganguly said that receiving a Multicultural Community Medal affirmed that the work happening in regional Australia mattered.
“These awards are about recognising the positive impact that community service can have and shining a light on the countless people who dedicate their time to improving the lives of others,” she said.
“If someone has been quietly building connections, supporting families, mentoring young people, creating opportunities or helping communities feel more connected, then their contribution deserves to be recognised.
“Their story may also inspire someone else to make a difference.”
Winners of the 13 medal categories and Honour Roll inductees will be announced at the 2027 Premier’s Harmony Dinner, an annual event dedicated to celebrating multiculturalism and the people across NSW that make it a success.
Nomination categories include:
Lifetime Community Service Medal – recognising 30 or more years of community service within a migrant community,
Interpreters and Translators Medal – recognising the achievements of an interpreter or translator,
Multicultural Youth Support Medal – for programs supporting school-aged children from diverse backgrounds,
Regional Unity Medal – for contributions to the economic, social and cultural wellbeing and unity of a regional community,
Sports Medal – for an individual or sporting code who has promoted intercultural understanding through sport,
Best Report in Multicultural Media – recognising excellence in journalism for multicultural media,
Multicultural Publication of the Year – for an outstanding multicultural media publication.
Nominations close on Sunday 20 September. For further information, or to nominate an individual or organisation who has made an outstanding contribution to harmony in NSW, visit: multicultural.nsw.gov.au/multicultural-community-medals/
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