The push is on to recognise outstanding achievement among Caboolture residents at next year’s Australia Day Awards.

State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan is encouraging locals to nominate deserving colleagues, friends and family members for the 2018 Australian of the Year Awards.

“This is a great community and we’re blessed to have many inspirational people calling the Caboolture region home,” Mr Ryan said.

“The Australian of the Year Awards is a perfect opportunity to recognise their achievements and showcase the real Caboolture for the rest of the nation.

“The awards celebrate the achievements of the people who make us proud and have made significant contributions to our community, our state and our nation.

“As part of the awards, there are also specific categories that celebrate senior Australians, young Australians and local heroes.

“I encourage everyone in our community to have a think about the people that inspire them and put their name forward for these prestigious awards.”

The Australian of the Year Awards is a National Australia Day Council initiative, managed in Queensland by the Queensland Government.

To submit a nomination, visit www.australianoftheyear.org.au or call 07 3003 9200. Nominations close on Sunday 6 August 2017.