We hold a number of citizenship ceremonies during the year. Ceremonies are held at Clarence on The Bay, located in Kangaroo Bay.
Ceremonies are presided over by the Mayor of Clarence.
If you would like to obtain Australian citizenship, the first step is to contact the Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Branch at the Department of Home Affairs website – which includes information relating to an application for citizenship.
Once all the requirements for Australian citizenship are completed with the Department of Home Affairs, you will be contacted by us and advised of a date for your ceremony.
Citizen of the Year Awards
The City of Clarence Citizen of the Year Awards recognises the achievements of individuals and events that make a real and positive difference in the community and help to inspire others.
Awards are presented in the categories of:
- Citizen of the Year
- Senior Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
Nomination eligibility requirements
To be eligible for a City of Clarence Citizen of the Year Award:
- Recognised as a citizen of Clarence.
- Nominees of all ages will be considered for the Citizen of the Year Award.
- Nominees aged under 30 years will also be considered for the Young Citizen of the Year Award.
- Nominees aged 60 years and over will also be considered for the Senior Citizen of the Year Award.
- Ages are as of 26 January of the awards year.
- Two or more individuals may be nominated jointly for an individual award.
- Groups are eligible to apply in the Community Event of the Year category.
- Only events held in Clarence will be considered for Community Event of the Year.
View past winners