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The finalists for the 2026 Manningham Community Awards have been announced, celebrating the volunteers, community groups, businesses and young people helping make Manningham a stronger and more connected community.
Three finalists have been selected in each of the eight award categories, with one category winner also to be named the 2026 Manningham Citizen of the Year at the awards ceremony on Thursday 13 August at the Manningham Function Centre.
The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the Manningham community across areas including volunteering, active living, the arts, inclusion, health and wellbeing, and youth leadership.
2026 Manningham Community Awards finalists
Doreen Stoves Excellence in Volunteering
- Samantha Wu
- Sandrajane Vincent-Corry
- Sandi Miller
Active Community
- Harry Harisiou
- Vicky Lee
- Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club
Ageing Well
- Ahmed Sami
- Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre
- Ya Chen
Artistic Achievement
- Heide Museum of Modern Art
- Wendy Samantha Productions
- Zakir Fakhri
Community Excellence
- Jackson Court Traders Association
- Lions Opportunity Shop Warrandyte
- Empower YOUth and Melly Cullingford
Community Health and Wellbeing
- Access Health and Community
- Cuddly Bear Templestowe Early Learning Centre
- Kevin Heinze Grow
Inclusive Community
- Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club
- Little Birds Allied Health
- Onemda Disability Services
Young Achiever
- Ben Duffy
- Kate Dickensen
- Taylor Greco
The winners will be announced at the Manningham Community Awards ceremony on Thursday 13 August. Tickets are now on sale, with subsidised pricing available for Manningham residents. More information about the finalists and ticket bookings is available on Manningham Council's Community Awards webpage.
