Doing something innovative in your library? Why not nominate for a National Award for Local Government?

Entries open 22 January and close on 2 March, 2018

Queensland public libraries are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Awards for Local Government.

About the Awards

The Awards' focus is on projects that are relevant to the national agenda and include:

• Digital Innovation in Local Government


• Disability Access and Inclusion


• Innovation to Create More Liveable Australian Cities


• Multicultural Australia—Strength in Diversity


• Promoting Indigenous Recognition


• Youth Economic Participation


• Arts Animates—excellence in capacity building and innovation


• Boosting Productivity through Infrastructure


• Contributing to Regional Growth

How to enter

The Awards are administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities with support from sponsors.

If you require any additional information, please email the Awards Team at Awards@infrastructure.gov.au.

About the author: Karen Hind is Librarian, Public Library Partnerships, State Library of Queensland.