MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has picked up two category wins and two finalist placings at the 2026 LGPro Awards for Excellence, presented on 17 June before an audience of almost 500 local government professionals from across Victoria. The Awards for Excellence are run by Local Government Professionals Victoria and recognise outstanding work by individuals and teams across the sector. Fifteen winners and 13 high commendations were announced at the ceremony. The shire won the First Nations Community Partnership category for the Ngawak Biik – Briars Junior Ranger project, a culturally led program connecting First Nations young people to Country. The…

