The NSW Government is calling for nominations for the 2027 Multicultural Community Medals and Honour Roll.
The Multicultural Community Medals recognise individuals and organisations creating positive change through community leadership, volunteering, advocacy, service delivery and initiatives that foster belonging, inclusion and understanding between cultures.
The Multicultural Honour Roll posthumously recognises the achievements and legacy of leaders from diverse backgrounds.
“NSW has a proud history of cultural diversity because of the people who bring our communities together every day,” said Minister for Multiculturalism, Steve Kamper.
“The Multicultural Community Medals recognise the quiet achievers, community leaders and organisations whose dedication helps build a more inclusive, connected, and harmonious NSW.
“If you know someone making a real difference, whether they’re supporting newly arrived communities, breaking down language barriers, or bringing people together through sport, I encourage you to nominate them so their contribution can be recognised.”
Winners of the 13 medal categories and Honour Roll inductees will be announced at the 2027 Premier’s Harmony Dinner, an annual event dedicated to celebrating multiculturalism.
Nomination categories include:
- Lifetime Community Service Medal – recognising 30 or more years of community service within a migrant community;
- Interpreters and Translators Medal – recognising the achievements of an interpreter or translator;
- Multicultural Youth Support Medal – for programs supporting school-aged children from diverse backgrounds;
- Regional Unity Medal – for contributions to the economic, social and cultural wellbeing and unity of a regional community;
- Sports Medal – for an individual or sporting code who has promoted intercultural understanding through sport;
- Best Report in Multicultural Media – recognising excellence in journalism for multicultural media;
- Multicultural Publication of the Year – for an outstanding multicultural media publication.
“Every year, the Multicultural Community Medals bring forward the stories of those working tirelessly for their communities,” said Multicultural NSW Acting CEO, James Jegasothy.
“I encourage anyone who knows someone who really excels behind the scenes and whose dedication and service deserves recognition, to nominate them for an award.”
Winner of the 2026 Regional Unity Medal, Gargi Ganguly (pictured) said the awards are about recognising the positive impact that community service can have and shining a light on the countless people who dedicate their time to improving the lives of others.
“Receiving a Multicultural Community Medal affirmed that the work happening in regional Australia matters,” she said.
“If someone has been quietly building connections, supporting families, mentoring young people, creating opportunities or helping communities feel more connected, then their contribution deserves to be recognised. Their story may also inspire someone else to make a difference.”
Nominations close on Sunday 20 September. For further information, or to nominate an individual or organisation who has made an outstanding contribution to harmony in NSW, visit: multicultural.nsw.gov.au/multicultural-community-medals/.
