QUEENSLAND
Queensland Community Achievement Awards
The Awards Australia Foundation Ltd (AAF) is dedicated to advancing social welfare, promoting reconciliation, mutual respect, and celebrating cultural diversity.
Aligned with our values, 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, AAF aims 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.
- 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
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.
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 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.
- 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
- 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
Special Event Presentations recognises the important role that local sports clubs and their coaches, administrators and volunteers, along with those carrying out sporting initiatives/projects, play in building strong, vibrant and healthy communities.
Sport is such a big part of many people’s lives as a healthy and fun way to bring people together, fostering community spirit and encouraging inclusion for all.
The Special Event Presentations Sports in the Community Award celebrates and encourages involvement in sports and will recognise those who are making a difference in their local community through grass-roots sports. This award is open to individuals, as well as groups.
· Provide a description and background information on the Nominee.
· Outline how the Nominee is making a difference in their 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) and how the Nominee has made a difference for them.
· Provide details on both short term and long-term goals for the Nominee and any community consultation.
· Outline any barriers or obstacles that have been faced by the Nominee 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 by Synergie is a workforce solutions team, inspiring people to live a passionate, purposeful working life and matching outstanding talent with great employers. Synaco by Synergie 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 by Synergie acknowledges and celebrates outstanding safety initiatives through the Synaco by Synergie Safety Award.
The Synaco by Synergie 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 by Synergie 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.
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.