About the awards
Shellharbour City Council proudly hosts the annual Good Neighbour Awards, recognising the everyday community champions who make our neighbourhoods kinder, safer and more connected. Since 2001, Shellharbour has celebrated the people who lend a hand, look out for others, and help build a strong sense of community. These awards are held in conjunction with Relationships Australia’s National Neighbour Day, celebrated each year on the last Sunday of March.
Each year, residents are invited to nominate neighbours, streets and community members who embody the spirit of connection and care. The awards highlight acts of kindness - big and small - that make Shellharbour a great place to live.
Nominations for the next Good Neighbour Awards will open again in December/January. Details about the 2027 award categories, nomination forms and key dates will be published closer to the opening period.
Awards night
Each year, finalists and community members are invited to a special presentation evening at the Shellharbour Civic Centre. This event celebrates the incredible contributions of neighbours across our city and acknowledges the award recipients. Details for the next Awards Night will be announced closer to the event.
Staying Connected
It is important to stay connected to your neighbours, family and community as it helps you feel safer in your home and neighbourhood. If you are feeling isolated or need help, Council can help you with a link to services by contacting us on 4221 6111 or email council@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au.
Shellharbour City Council is proud to be recognised as a “very neighbourly organisation” by the Neighbours Every Day Organisation. Neighbours Every Day is Relationships Australia’s social connection campaign promoting the benefits of social connection and building capacity for everyone in Australia to make and maintain respectful relationships. As a ‘Very Neighbourly Organisation’, Shellharbour City Council is proud to uphold and promote the principles of Neighbours Every Day.
Neighbours Every Day aims to empower everyone in Australia to create belonging: for themselves, for their families and for their neighbours. Community members can do this by focusing on inclusion and connection, making others welcome, and by building respectful relationships with those around us.
The Neighbours Every Day campaign provides simple, practical tools to create belonging every day of the year. Visit NeighboursEveryDay.org for more information.
Shellharbour's Neighbour Card
Shellharbour’s Neighbour Card can help you share your details with your neighbours and list ways that you can help each other and stay connected. We encourage everyone to look out for each other and reach out to your neighbours if you need help or can offer help. You can encourage other neighbours to establish respectful relationships by following these 5 simple tips to being neighbourly here.
