Legendary Neighbour Nominations - March 1, 2026
Do you have a legendary neighbour you’d like to celebrate? Or perhaps you’d like an opportunity to make some new friends in your area?
Throughout March, Mackay Regional Council will hold a number of events to celebrate local legends and ensure our neighbourhoods are filled with kindness, connection and belonging.
Check out what’s happening this month – including where to score a free cuppa and your chance to win share prizes with your neighbour.
Celebrate the Heart of Your Street – Nominate Your Legendary Neighbour
Do you have a neighbour who makes your day a little brighter? Someone who brings in your bins, checks in after a storm, shares a cuppa, or simply makes your neighbourhood feel like home? This Neighbour Day, we’re celebrating the everyday legends who strengthen our streets and lift our community spirit.
The Mackay Regional Council’s My Legendary Neighbour Award invites you to shine a light on the people who go above and beyond - those who lend a handout of kindness, expect nothing in return, and help build a more connected, caring community.
Submit your nomination for a chance to win a wonderful shared prize, honour your neighbour with a certificate of recognition, and spread positive connections across our region. All it takes is a moment to tell us what makes your neighbour truly great.
Join us as we celebrate the acts of kindness, reliability, and community spirit that make Mackay such a special place to live.
Let’s recognise the legends living right next door - nominate your Legendary Neighbour today!
Nominations close on Friday, March 20 at 5pm.
Your legendary neighbour’s details
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Eligibility Check
- Is your neighbour helping you out of kindness and without monetary reward?
- Are they offering support outside of any formal volunteer role (e.g., NOT delivering meals as part of an organisation)?
- Are you related to the person you are nominating?
What is the Selection Procedure?
- Nominations close on Friday, March 20 at 5 pm. Late nominations will not be accepted under any circumstance.
- Short listing of nominations will be completed by a panel of Council representatives, final selection will be made by the Mayor of Mackay, Cr Greg Williamson.
- Allocation of awards will be based on the information provided by the nominator.
- An unsuccessful nomination will not prevent the nomination being made again if Neighbour Day Awards are held in the future.
Terms and Conditions
- All nominations must be on the official nomination form.
- It is essential that nomination forms are completed in full, including the name and contact details of the person being nominated.
- All nominations must be lodged online and will not be accepted in any other format.
- All nomination information and material submitted remains the property of Mackay Regional Council and may be used to continue to promote Neighbour Day in the future.
Prizes are non-transferable, non-returnable and not able to be exchanged for other products and services.
When
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Sunday, 01 March 2026 | 12:00 AM