The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph are proud to announce the Pride of Australia Medal in New South Wales and the ACT.
The medals will honour everyday Australians who do extraordinary things - the unsung heroes of our communities whose contribution to Australian life is not widely known by the general public.
These people are not high-profile Australians. They might be a friend, workmate, neighbour, your child's teacher, the local police officer or fire fighter or simply someone who has made your community a better place to live - you can even nominate yourself.
There are ten categories including an environment category, which will acknowledge an Australian or group of Australians whose actions have nurtured and improved the environment.
Last year's Pride of Australia Medal winner in the environment category was Julia Mifsud from Gwandalan, who has trekked 7km everyday for the past ten years picking up rubbish along a roadside in her local community.
Ten sterling silver Pride of Australia Medals will be awarded to the winners at a ceremony held in Sydney in August 2006.
To obtain a nomination form call the information line on 1800 062 918 or apply on-line at news.com.au/prideofaustralia from Sunday 30 April 2006.