"Keys to the City of Ipswich" & "Freedom of Entry to the City of Ipswich"

Keys to the City of Ipswich

The granting of the Keys to the City of Ipswich is a symbolic presentation with no formal entitlements and represents the highest honour that a city can confer on an individual or group.

The granting and presentation of a Keys to the City of Ipswich is a symbolic gesture where the city chooses to honour an individual or group either for their significant contribution to the city or for attaining excellence in their chosen field of endeavour.

All residents and eligible organisations within the City of Ipswich who are considered to have made a significant contribution to the city and/or attained excellence in their chosen field, are eligible for this award.

Freedom of Entry to the City of Ipswich

The Freedom of Entry to the City is a right which is granted upon a military unit by a Local Government, authorising that unit to march through the streets of the city on a ceremonial occasion with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, guidon flyin and band playing.

The granting of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Ipswich represents the highest honour that can be conferred on a military unit and is a symbolic honour, demonstrating trust, loyalty and sense of community between the city and the military unit.

The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ipswich award is restricted to Australian military units which have, through their command, a significant attachment to the City of Ipswich.