QUEENSLAND
Queensland Community Achievement Awards
- 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
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.
The Diversity and Inclusion Award recognises individuals and organisations advocating for diversity, equality, and inclusion within their communities or professions.
Recipients demonstrate a commitment to fostering positive change by raising awareness and implementing initiatives that promote mutual respect and celebrate diversity. Through this award, we aim to inspire inclusive societies that support those in need and provide opportunities for all individuals to contribute to positive societal change.
Describe the initiative/efforts and who benefits.
Describe how the individual/organisation has championed diversity and inclusion
Provide examples of how the initiative has improved equality, diversity and inclusion in the community and/or workplace.
What specific outcomes and successes have been achieved through the initiative? Provide examples.
Describe any barriers or difficulties and, if so, how have you overcome these?
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.
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.
Keeping children safe is at the heart of what the Queensland Family and Child Commission does, focusing efforts on building a culture of safety and wellbeing for all Queensland children. We aim to build a future where Queensland’s organisations embed child and cultural safety as core practice, driving prevention, ensuring risks are addressed early and children’s safety, wellbeing and best interests are consistently prioritised. The Dedicated to Improving Safety of Children Award recognises and celebrates individuals or organisations that share this vision by actively creating environments which prioritise the safety and wellbeing of Queensland children and young people.
Describe how your contribution promotes the safety, wellbeing and best interests of Queensland children and young people.
What are the leadership behaviours you demonstrate to build and sustain a culture that prioritises and promotes the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children in Queensland?
How do you ensure a child-safe culture is embedded at every level of your organisation and/or community? Provide specific examples of how you/your work has directly created environments that promote the safety, wellbeing, and best interests of Queensland children and young people
Can you highlight any innovative approaches or initiatives you have implemented to promote the safety, well-being, and best interests of young Queenslanders?
In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination and highlight your achievements and their impact. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner
The Queensland Family and Child Commission exists to ensure Queensland’s children and young people are loved, respected and have their rights upheld. We are committed to celebrating and promoting the achievements of young people and families, and to reinforcing their role in shaping their communities and amplifying their positive contributions to Queensland.
The Dedicated to Supporting Young Queenslanders Award serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to recognising and celebrating individuals or organisations that share this vision and actively work towards empowering and uplifting young Queenslanders.
- 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 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.
The Royal on the Park Local Legend Award acknowledges those individuals making a significant contribution at a local level. There are many selfless people who, through their actions, have positively impacted the lives of others and their local or regional community.
The Local Legend Award acknowledges those everyday people doing extraordinary things within their local communities. Local Legends may be involved in (but not restricted to) volunteering, art, health, business, the environment, aged care, leadership or education. They may have displayed courage in overcoming a personal adversity or demonstrated leadership, innovation or inspiration in trying times.
- Provide a brief overview of the individual’s background and circumstances leading to the contribution.
- Describe the contribution of the nominee to the program, event, project, activities or to the community in general.
- Describe the outcome of the contribution in terms of:• Achievements of the individual• Impact on the local community, including measurable results• Potential for longevity of the impact beyond the individual’s involvement• Potential for expansion or repetition of impact
- What sacrifices have been made by the individual to make their contribution to the community possible?
What rewards or compensation has the individual received as a direct or indirect result of their contribution?
- Discuss any barriers 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
Synergie Australia is a leading recruitment group that commenced in Australia in 2012. Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, labour hire, payroll, onsite solutions, and more.
Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. They are safety partners, not police, and ensure clients and candidates are supported with best practice whilst advocating for a safer working world.
Living and breathing a commitment to safety, Synergie acknowledges and celebrates outstanding safety initiatives through the Synergie Australia Safety Award.
The Synergie Australia 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, Synergie Australia 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.
UQ Skills is The University of Queensland, trading as UQ Skills for its vocational education and skills development activities, working to strengthen individuals, industries, and communities across Queensland.
Regional communities are shaped by people who choose to invest their skills, knowledge, and leadership locally, often in the face of limited access to education, training, and opportunity. While learning and education can be powerful tools, it is the application of capability within community that creates lasting regional impact.
The UQ Skills Regional Community Impact Award recognises individuals who are making a meaningful contribution to a regional Queensland community by building local capability, opportunity, and resilience. This may include contributions through education or training, business, community leadership, mentoring, innovation, or services that strengthen place-based outcomes.
Nominees are recognised not for where they studied or how they learned, but for how they have applied their skills and commitment to create positive, sustained impact in a regional community.
Describe your connection to your regional community and the contribution you are making. What drew you to invest your skills and commitment locally, and what does your work involve?
How have you applied your skills, knowledge, or expertise to create opportunities or build capability in your community? Provide specific examples of what you have done and who has benefited.
How do you measure the success of your contributions?
What barriers or challenges have you faced in making your contribution in a regional setting, and how have you worked through them? What keeps you committed to making impacts in your regional community?
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.