Nominations are now open for community members to put forward deserving individuals for recognition for the proposed Walk of Honour which will form part of the future Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path project.
The Walk of Honour will create a lasting place to celebrate people who have made a significant contribution to shaping Lismore’s history, character and identity. Recognising their achievements through professional excellence, community service, cultural and creative achievement, sport and recreation, innovation or leadership.
Nominations are now open, with the community encouraged to put forward individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, visit: New project – Walk of Honour Lismore City Council.
Council’s Walk of Honour Committee will assess nominations and make recommendations to Council.
Walk of Honour Nomination Selection Criteria
To be considered for inclusion in the Walk of Honour, nominees should meet the following criteria: demonstrate a strong and identifiable connection to the local government area through birth, residence, education, career, community service, or significant contribution; have made an outstanding contribution or achieved excellence in one or more of the following areas: Professional Excellence, Community Contribution, Cultural and Creative Achievement, Sport and Recreation, Innovation, Leadership; be supported by sufficient evidence and documentation demonstrating their achievements and community impact; and, be endorsed by a minimum of three independent referees
Lismore City Council secured funding for the Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path project through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active 2025-2026 program, administered by Transport for NSW.
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