2024 Bunnings Trade Local Government Initiative of the Year
Presented by:
Nominations for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards open 15 January 2025.
This award recognises a Local Government Authority who has made a significant contribution to sport in 2024 through the development of a participation program or facility.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to be considered in this category, the nominee must:
- Be a Local Government Authority within the state of Victoria
The initiatives be related to (but not limited to):
- Research
- Participation recruitment and retention programs
- Facility re-development, development or design
- Sport competitions
Selection Criteria:
- The impact of the initiative to the Local Government Authority community
- The impact to participation within the Local Government Authority
- Innovative approaches to the initiative
Selection Process & Voting:
For all information regarding selection and voting processes, return to the 2024 nominations information page here.
Previous Winners:
| 2023 | The Home of Table Tennis | Latrobe City Council |
| 2022 | Creating LGBTIQ+ connection and inclusion through sport and active recreation | Cardinia Shire Council |
| 2021 | Club Development Workshop Series | Nillumbik Shire Council |
| 2020 | #CaseyGirlsCan Program | City of Casey |
| 2019 | Casey Stadium | City of Casey |
| 2018 | Fit N Fun Program (All Abilities) | Mornington Shire Council |
| 2017 | Active Maribyrnong Spring Into Summer Series |
Maribyrnong City Council |
| 2016 |
Allocation and use of sporting facilities, grounds and pavilions policy |
Moreland City Council |
| 2015 | Sponsorship Assistance Program | Maribyrnong City Council |
| 2014 | Open Space Strategy | Glen Eira City Council |
| 2013 | ALL PLAY | Moreland City Council |
| 2012 | Active Moreland | Moreland City Council |
| Umpire Development Program | Eastern Football League | |
| 2011 | Casey Sports Development Plan | City of Casey |
| 2010 | GameOn | OnSide Victoria |
| 2009 | Sport and Health Education Program (SHEP) | Monash University |
