The honour roll, which was an initiative developed by Moree Plains Shire Council in 2017, recognises the notable contributions of people aged 65 and over to reconciliation and the community of Moree Plains.

Nominations are now open for names to be added to the honour roll, with the elders to be announced and celebrated at a special ceremony to be held as part of Reconciliation Week celebrations, from May 27 to June 3.

"We are seeking nominations for individuals who have been building cross-cultural understanding through employment or training initiatives, education, or simply by engaging with their local community," Moree Plains Shire Council community development officer Roslyn Laws said.

"We are looking for people who have made a contribution to the fabric of the Moree Plains community, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, who all have in common an unwavering commitment to making Moree a better and more harmonious place for all residents."

Forty-four people were recognised in the inaugural 2017 Community Elders Honour Roll, which takes pride of place at the Moree Plains Shire Council Banquet Hall.

"We are aiming to hold this bi-annually as a continuing way for our community to celebrate great people and preserve their contribution to the Moree Plains."

The Moree Plains Shire Council Reconciliation Action Plan is co-ordinating this award in conjunction with the Moree Reconciliation Week committee.

Nominations for the Moree Elders Honour Roll will be open until Friday, April 26. Any elder 65 years or older, living or deceased, may be nominated.

For more information, or to obtain a copy of the nomination form, please contact Cathy Budda-Deen by emailing Cathy@aes.org.au or Roslyn Laws at Roslyn.Laws@mpsc.nsw.gov.au or visit the Moree Plains Shire Council website at https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/index.php/hot-topics/docman/forms/1313-moree-elders-honour-roll-2019-nomination-form/file.