QUEENSLAND

Queensland Community Achievement Awards

Australia Pacific LNG Community Hero Award

The Australia Pacific LNG Community Hero Award acknowledges those individuals making a significant contribution at a local level throughout Queensland. There are many selfless people who, through their actions, have positively impacted the lives of others and their community.

The Community Hero Award acknowledges those everyday people doing extraordinary things within their local communities. Community heroes may be involved in (but not restricted to) art, health, business, sports, volunteering, the environment, aged care, or education. They may have displayed courage in overcoming a personal adversity or demonstrated leadership in trying times. 

  • Describe who is being nominated, and indicate if it is a group or individual.
  • Describe your contribution, event, project or activity 
  • What is the impact of your contribution? Who is impacted?
  • Is your contribution paid or voluntary? How many hours per week is involved?
  • Discuss any barriers you faced and how they have been overcome; if relevant
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Awards Australia Charitable Foundation Mental Health and Wellbeing Award

Mental health and wellbeing is a major challenge in today’s society. The Awards Australia Charitable Foundation applauds those making a difference by providing support and services to help those experiencing the devastating effects of mental health illness and poor wellbeing.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Award acknowledges groups and individuals working to reduce the impact of mental health and/or improve emotional and physical wellbeing.

There are many who passionately and selflessly provide support, guidance, encouragement, assistance or professional services within the mental health & wellbeing sector. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Award acknowledges the excellence in programs, projects or initiatives that have focused their efforts within mental health and wellbeing promotion, prevention and/or early intervention. These individuals, communities or organisations create a sense of community spirit, which plays a vital role in enhancing our quality of life.

  • Provide a brief background and history of the initiative, outlining short and long term goals.
  • What impact is the nominee having in the community or workplace (could be local, or wider community) and who is benefiting?
  • Outline who is benefiting from the initiative.
  • Provide details of any challenges and/or obstacles that you have had to overcome and how this has been achieved.
  • Provide some testimonials, or specific examples of how the nominee has improved health and wellness of others through their actions. Please feel free to use the “Attachments” section to include written or photo testimonials. Videos are encouraged and be submitted via a file sharing link (Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc).
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your contribution and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Bendigo Bank Community Group of the Year Award
With a presence across cities, regions and remote areas, Bendigo Bank strives to support and be a part of the communities in which it operates. The Bendigo Bank Community Group of the Year Award recognises groups, organisations and not for profits that share a strong sense of team spirit and play a vital role in enhancing meaningful connections and social wellbeing in their community.

Whether it be working on an event, project, initiative, providing a service or program, support or any type of community activity, the award will recognise groups, organisations and not for profits that bring people together, by providing support programs and services, connection and engagement programs and encouraging inclusion for all members of the community. 

It is important to recognise and celebrate these groups, as their efforts help to make strong and vibrant communities, which is a benefit to us all.

  • Describe the group, program, service, community event or initiative, including details on how many people are involved.
  • How long has the group, project or program been running, and who benefits? - demonstrate benefits, value, success and results of your initiative in the community.
  • Provide details on both the short term and long-term goals for the group, program or initiative and any community consultation.
  • Source of funding for the group (if applicable).
  • Outline any barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner
Career College Small Business Award

Small businesses make up over 95% of all businesses and employ a third of the QLD workforce. Successful, innovative and proactive business ventures are making important economic and social contributions to our state, across all industries.

The Career College is proud to recognise these creative ventures, which provide opportunities for growth, productivity, leadership, employment and community enhancement. 

The Career College Small Business Award will acknowledge and highlight the successes and achievements of small businesses, whilst also recognising their community contributions

  • Brief background and history of the business
  • Description of successful product and/or service delivery
  • Examples of recent business achievements, innovation or performance success
  • Involvement with wider industry groups and the local or wider community
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summaries your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

Konica Minolta Customer Service Award

Customer service plays a pivotal role in the success of any business or organization. The Konica Minolta Australia Customer Service Award is a prestigious accolade that recognizes and celebrates exceptional customer service within organizations or by individuals. By sponsoring this award, Konica Minolta demonstrates its commitment to promoting and rewarding excellence in customer service. The award serves as a platform to acknowledge individuals, teams or organisations that consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences to customers. Through this award Konica Minolta aims to inspire a customer-centric culture and encourage organizations to prioritize outstanding service and customer satisfaction. The award highlights the importance of exceptional customer service and its impact on building strong relationships and driving success in all aspects of business.

Some points to consider when filling out this application:

--- How do you ensure a positive customer experience throughout the entire customer journey?

--- How do you proactively anticipate customer needs and exceed their expectations?

--- How do you handle difficult or dissatisfied customers, and what steps do you take to turn the situation around?

--- What strategies or initiatives have you implemented to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty?

  • Please provide a brief background of the business/organisation and the nominee (a team or an individual)
  • Can you please share a specific instance where you went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to a customer and also provide an example of how you successfully collaborated with others to deliver outstanding service?
  • Training and development undertaken
  • Outline how the nominee (a team or an individual) has made an impact on the business and wider community
  • Testimonials that back up examples of customer service excellence will be viewed favourably
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Now I Can Run Disability Achievement Award

The Now I Can Run Disability Achievement Award recognises people living with a disability who are actively influencing and contributing to the community as well as achieving their personal goals. Despite personal challenges, this award recognises people actively involved in areas including sport, art, study, community services and/or education.

 

The Now I Can Run Disability Achievement Award celebrates these motivated role models and their contribution to the community.

  • Your community involvement and contributions (service/organisation name, role, task/activity, time contributed).
  • What others have recognised as your significant achievements (if applicable).
  • How have your contributions influenced the community?
  • Provide details of challenges and barriers you experience and how you overcome them to achieve your goals.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your contribution and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
QLD Family and Child Commission Dedicated to Supporting Young Queenslanders Award

The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) upholds a set of fundamental beliefs that underpin our commitment to supporting young Queenslanders. Established in 2014, the QFCC believes in promoting the safety, well-being, and best interests of children and young people, as well as the crucial roles of families and communities in protection and care. By sponsoring the Dedicated to Supporting Young Queenslanders Award, the QFCC further reinforces these beliefs by recognizing and celebrating individuals or organisations that share our vision and actively work towards empowering and uplifting young Queenslanders. This Award serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive environment for the growth and development of young people throughout the state.

  • Describe your contribution to supporting young Queenslanders?
  • Provide specific examples of how you/your work has directly impacted the lives of young Queenslanders?
  • In what ways do you engage, empower and encourage young people to reach their full potential?
  • Can you highlight any innovative approaches or initiatives you have implemented to support young Queenslanders?
  • How do you measure the success and impact of your programs or initiatives on the lives of young people?
  • In 50 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Quota Beenleigh Leadership Award
 Tenacity, dedication, selflessness, leadership and innovative thinking are the key qualities of those amazing individuals who are the “driving force” in their community. These individuals are at the forefront of community contribution in their field of endeavour. 

They may have overcome significant difficulty, adversity or hardship to achieve excellent outcomes and raise pride in the community and our state. They may have made Australia their new home and taken a leadership role in social inclusion or the broader community. It maybe a woman leading in traditionally male dominated field. It may someone pioneering significant changes in their community, business or organisation that have altered the way people think and perform for the better. The Quota Beenleigh Leadership Award will acknowledge outstanding Queenslanders who through their leadership, innovation and driving force pave the way for others to follow. 
  • Tell us how the nominee has displayed their leadership qualities
  • What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered and overcome
  • Who in the community has benefited from their leadership 
  • How has the community benefited from their leadership 
  • What is the lasting legacy of the nominees leadership efforts
Special Event Presentations Local Sporting Club Making a Difference Award
Special Event Presentations recognises the important role that initiatives, projects and local sports clubs play in building strong, vibrant and healthy communities.

Sport is a big part of many people’s lives and can be a healthy and fun way to foster community spirit, support and encourage inclusion for all members of the community.

The Special Event Presentations Local Sporting Club Making a Difference Award celebrates and encourages involvement in sports and will recognise grass-roots groups/organisations, clubs, initiatives and programs that are making an impact in their local community.
  • Provide a description and history of the sporting club, program or initiative.
  • Outline how the sporting club, program or initiative is involving the community and their role in building strong, vibrant and healthy communities.
  • Provide any testimonials from members of the community who have benefited from involvement (you can include written answers, links or use the ‘Attachments’ section to upload media clippings or other documents).
  • Provide details on both short term and long-term goals for the sporting club, program or initiative and any community consultation.
  • Outline any barriers or obstacles that have been faced and how they've been overcome.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media and promotional purposes.

Synaco Safety Award

Synaco is a workforce solutions team, inspiring people to live a passionate, purposeful working life and matching outstanding talent with great employers. Synaco recognises their mutual responsibilities with employees and clients, forming partnerships to ensure the safety of all parties.

Living and breathing a commitment to safety, Synaco acknowledges and celebrates outstanding safety initiatives through the Synaco Safety Award.

The Synaco Safety Award is open to any organisation or project in Queensland, demonstrating a clear focus on safety and will recognise innovative and tailored approaches to the safety and wellbeing of employees, clients, participants, and members of the community. Whether it is addressing training, culture, conducting processes from a holistic approach, Synaco aims to encourage and recognise those committed to safety in their workplace and throughout the community.

  • Provide a brief background of the organisation or project, outlining the commitment to safety and details of safety initiatives.
  • Outline who is benefitting from the initiative.
  • What are the short and long term goals of the safety initiative/s and has there been any measurable outcomes?
  • Provide details of any challenges and/or obstacles that you have had to overcome and how this has been achieved.
  • What methods or approach has the nominee taken to engage their own workforce in the promotion of safety in the workplace?
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.