2024 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.
Tertiary Scholarship Program Information on our Tertiary Scholarship Program which awards 15 students with $1500
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 an unsung community hero for their service to the Blacktown City Community throughout 2025.
Blacktown City Woman of the Year 2025 Join us for International Women’s Day 2025 to commemorate Beijing+30 and #MarchForward for a gender equal future.Nominate women for their outstanding achievements within the local community through voluntary or paid work.
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.
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.
Blacktown City 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 Blacktown City Mayoral History Prize aims to encourage an interest in the rich and diverse history of Blacktown City.
Mayoral Creative Writing Prize The Mayoral Creative Writing Prize is open to adults and children who live in Blacktown City. The poems and short stories must be works of fiction.
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?
Youth Ambassador Program If you are a young person who enjoys public speaking, meeting new people, helping your community and would like to represent the youth of Blacktown City then this is the program for you!