Ground Closure

Please note that due to current weather conditions, all Council sporting fields and parks where sporting activities are conducted across Blacktown City will be closed for all sports until 4pm Friday 14 August

An update as to whether the parks and fields will be reopened will be made by Council on Friday 14 August by noon.

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Awards, scholarships and competitions

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NAIDOC Awards

Each year Blacktown celebrates the contributions of members of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities at our NAIDOC Week event. Nominations are now open for 5 categories.

Tertiary Scholarships

We award 12 Tertiary Scholarships of $1,500.00 to 12 successful applicants who have completed at least 1 year of a current enrolment at a recognised Tertiary Institution by the end of the previous year

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Science Award

Year 11 school students who excel in science are eligible to enter this award.

Australia Day Awards

Nominate a unsung community hero for their service to the Blacktown City.

Blacktown City Woman of the Year

Nominate women for their outstanding achievements within the local community through voluntary or paid work.

Blacktown City Garden Competition

Calling all gardening enthusiasts with a green thumb in the Blacktown LGA! It's time to showcase your flair in the annual Blacktown City Garden Competition.

Diwali Lights Competition

The ancient Hindu festival of Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, with observers around the world lighting lamps and candles in and around homes and temples

Decorate Your Home Christmas Lights Competition

Entries are now open for the Blacktown City Decorate Your Home Christmas Lights Competition! Get in touch with the Christmas spirit and decorate your home, town house or villa! There are plenty of prizes to win.

Mayoral History Prize

The Mayoral History Prize will return in March 2021.

Corporate Citizen of the Year

Nominations are now open for 2019’s Blacktown City Corporate Citizen of the Year.

2020 Mayoral Creative Writing Prize

Do you live in Blacktown city and write poems or short stories? The 2020 Mayoral Creative Writing Prize is open to adults (aged 18 and over) and children (aged 8 to 17 years).