The winner of the category will be announced on Sunday as part of Orange's Australia Day celebrations, with 13 young people put forward for consideration.

Committee chairman Matthew Chisholm said the nominees ranged from sporting, namely Phoebe Litchfield, to political, with Emily Wooding serving on the United Nations Youth Parliament.

Asked whether Orange's future was in good hands, Mr Chisholm responded, "absolutely".

"There may have been some robust discussions, put it that way," he said of the committee's efforts to choose a winner.

The Citizen of the Year will also be announced on Sunday with five nominations.

Mr Chisholm said there were two medical practitioners, in palliative care specialist Dr Louis Christie and GP Dr Bernie Huxtable.

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Bill and Jane Fairgrieve were nominated for their help in the day-to-day running of Ronald McDonald House, while Katrina Walker was put forward for hosting migrants.

Winners will also be announced for Community Group of the Year, Community Event of the Year, Local Legend and Business Philanthropy.

With rain predicted for Sunday, Mr Chisholm hoped it would hold off until the afternoon.