2717a45d2f1ff04ccec8de30ea2661c3National Local Government Customer Service Awards

The National Local Government Customer Service Network understands the importance of recognising, rewarding and showcasing the achievements of customer service professionals and Councils. In 2015, the Network launched the prestigious National Local Government Customer Service Awards.

The 2023 National Local Government Customer Service Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, 9 November 2023 at Rydges Port Macquarie.

Announcing the 2023 Winners, Highly Commended and Finalists

National Customer Service Individual of the Year Award

Winner:

  • Fraser Coast Regional Council - Michelle Sturgess-Love

Highly Commended:

  • Campbelltown City Council - Melinda Oliver
  • Lockyer Valley Regional Council - Christian  Gutt

Finalists

  • Blue Mountains City Council  - Lisa Jennings
  • Lockyer Valley Regional Council -  Madonna Gibson
  • Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council  - Morgan Boyd

National Innovation of the Year Award

Winner:

  • Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Highly Commended:

  • Dubbo Regional Council

Finalists

  • Camden Council
  • Eurobodalla Shire Council
  • Inner West Council
  • Northern Beaches Council
  • Shoalhaven City Council
  • Toowoomba Regional Council

National Customer Service Team of the Year Award

Winner:

  • Camden Council

Highly Commended:

  • Dubbo Regional Council
  • Toowoomba Regional Council

Finalists

  • Blue Mountains City Council
  • Campbelltown City Council
  • Cessnock City Council
  • Fraser Coast Regional Council
  • Goulburn Mulwaree Council
  • Inner West Council
  • Lockyer Valley Regional Council
  • MidCoast Council
  • Shoalhaven City Council
  • Southern Downs Regional Council