The City of Melbourne’s 2021 Melbourne Awards will be announced exclusively this Saturday at 2.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Hosted by newsreader Peter Hitchener, the 9News Special: Melbourne Awards 2021 will celebrate the inspirational people who have gone above and beyond to make our city better in the extremely challenging year of 2021.

This year there are 29 exceptional finalists across eight categories – Arts and Events, Aboriginal Melbourne – Kommargee Ketherba, Community, Hospitality, Sustainability, Urban Design, plus two new categories, Knowledge and Innovation and LGBTIQ+.

9News presenter Peter Hitchener is thrilled to be part of such an important event that celebrates Melbourne and its outstanding people.

“In a year of COVID chaos, it is fantastic that we can share the stories of those Melburnians who are dedicated to making our city a better place, and to celebrate their achievements,” he said.

Lord Mayor Sally Capp said: “We are thrilled to recognise and celebrate the inspirational people who are making invaluable contributions to our city. It’s the people that make our city the wonderful place it is, and the Melbourne Awards finalists are a testament to our passionate and innovative community.”

This year’s honours will also feature the prestigious Melburnian of the Year Award, whose previous recipients include leading medical researcher Professor Doug Hilton AO, and radiation oncologist and tobacco-free lobbyist, Dr Bronwyn King AO.

For more information on each of the finalists, visit the City of Melbourne website.

9News Special: Melbourne Awards 2021 goes to air at 2.00pm on Saturday, November 13, on Channel 9 and 9Now.

For further information:
Christabel Huynh
christabel.huynh@nine.com.au

Wednesday, November 10, 2021