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.
Blacktown City Woman of the Year Nominate women for their outstanding achievements within the local community through voluntary or paid work.
Diwali Lights Competition 2019 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
2019 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.
Decorate Your Home Christmas Lights Competition Entries are currently closed for the 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 Entries for the 2019 Mayoral History Prize are now closed. We thank everyone who submitted an entry. The 2020 Mayoral History Prize will open on 1 March 2020.
Corporate Citizen of the Year Nominations are now open for 2019’s Blacktown City Corporate Citizen of the Year.
2019 Mayoral Creative Writing Prize Do you live in Blacktown city and write poems or short stories? The 2019 Mayoral Creative Writing Prize is open to adults (aged 18 and over) and children (aged 8 to 17 years).
Senior Citizen of the Year Do you know someone over 55 who lives in Blacktown City and has made a wonderful difference as a volunteer within the community?