Councillors endorsed the establishment of the Goulburn Mulwaree Award at their most recent meeting, following a mayoral minute from Cr Bob Kirk.

"Individual contribution by volunteers can be recognised in many ways, by recognition within local organisations right through to Orders of Australia. I felt there was a gap in this system, and believe the Goulburn Mulwaree Award (GMA) can fill this," he said.

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"Year in, year out, there are many wonderful citizens among us who stand out by their achievements and service to the community, who I believe, we should honour by way of our own local award."

But a working party to create processes and assessment guidelines won't be formed until after this September's election.

Expressions of interest for membership will be called after the September 4 poll. Once established, the working party will have delegated authority to make all decisions relating to receipt, processing, assessment and presentation of the award.

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The new award process will give special recognition to more members of our community whose contributions and/or achievements are above and beyond the norm; encourage outstanding and valued service, and further instil our sense of community pride; provide further opportunity to refer individuals' credentials on to the Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat for their consideration.

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