The 26th National Awards for Excellence in Local Government has been held in Canberra, with a tool for communicating between cultures and languages and a regional tourism smartphone.

 

Regional Australia and Local Government Minister, Simon Crean announced the winners during the 2012 National General Assembly of Local Government.

 

The National Award winners are:

  • Moreland City Council, Victoria, for its CALDCOM (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communication) Storyboards; and
  • Golden Plains Shire Council, Victoria, for its Visit Golden Plains Tourism Smartphone / Tablet App and Website Digital Infrastructure Project.

 

Mr Crean said the two National Award winners were chosen from a highly competitive field of 27 category winners.

 

"Moreland City Council and Golden Plains Shire Council stood out as councils making substantial contributions to their communities and creating an environment that makes their region a better place to live and visit," Mr Crean said.

 

"Both councils have developed innovative local solutions to local challenges and they deserve this national recognition.

 

"The National General Assembly of Local Government brings a vast amount of local government experience and expertise together and it's fitting that the winners are here to receive the praise of their peers.

 

"More than 179 councils from across Australia participated in this year's Awards and submitted over 370 entries in 16 categories.