WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Western Australian Community Achievement Awards

Curtin University, School of Education Teaching Excellence Award
The Teaching Excellence Award acknowledges people who are passionate about their work with students and have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding service. This award recognises those who have the ability and skills to inspire students of all ages, and recognises the significant creative, intellectual and conceptual demands required of them as teachers.
Teachers have a significant role in the lives of their students and can make a real difference by giving them guidance, encouragement and support. The Curtin University Teaching Excellence Award provides an opportunity for the whole community to gain inspiration from teachers by acknowledging their achievements and contribution to outstanding service in the local community. This award is open to qualified teachers, teacher assistants, and pre-service educators living in regional WA.
  • Show proven contribution to the regional community through teaching related activities
  • Identify initiative and innovation
  • Discuss barriers and difficulties overcome
  • Describe short and long-term project/community objectives
  • Accounts of self-development
  • 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.
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Making a Difference Award

Many Western Australians are passionate about making a difference in their local community. The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Making a Difference Award will recognise local shires, councils and or government that are driving activities, programs and initiatives that promote positive outcomes and make a difference in regional communities. The Making a Difference Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment people make in achieving or participating in positive activities that empower positive change in their local community.

  • Describe the program, project or initiative that the nominee has been involved with to a difference in their local community.

  • Outline any strategic planning undertaken and any collaboration with other organisations or local government.

  • What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved or been involved with to make a difference?

  • Who has benefited from the programs/initiatives?

  • Why is the nominee’s program or initiative needed?

  • Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered 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.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award

The individuals, businesses and groups who are driving economic growth, local capability and social amenity in Western Australia’s regions bring prosperity to their communities.

This award recognises those in the regions who are making an outstanding contribution to improve the amenity and liveability of their communities.

Nominees will demonstrate their successes in growing jobs, improving career opportunities, Aboriginal economic development initiatives, or activation of necessary infrastructure services needed to promote economic and social development.

The award will applaud and acknowledge innovation in retail, service providers, organisations, development associations or groups across regional and remote locations who are taking steps to encourage, promote, facilitate and foster the economic development of regional Western Australia.

  • Outline of proven business or economic results
  • Description of economic benefits to the local and/or broader community, including who and how they have benefitted
  • Cite examples of growing jobs and/or job creating infrastructure services activated.
  • Barriers and difficulties for nomination 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.
HASS Foods Tourism and Hospitality Award
The HASS Foods Tourism and Hospitality Award will honour regional Western Australians who are dedicated to doing their part to showcase WA as a destination of choice and providing exceptional guest and customer experiences through gracious hospitality and tourism. 

HASS Foods believe in bringing quality products and the warmth of genuine service to everything that they do. This award will celebrate those who provide personable and meaningful experiences to others or who have developed new services and initiatives for locals, tourists and visitors to enjoy what WA has to offer. It could be part of an existing business, a new venture, a program or a service to improve the consumers experience, inclusion and accessibility, or an innovative new approach to dining, accommodation or tourism experiences. 

WA has so many destinations, tours, events and festivals and dining options, so this award is open to an individual, business or organisation contributing to the travel, tourism or hospitality industries and will applaud contributions demonstrating passion and innovation in enticing people to experience the service.

Criteria Questions to be answered in nomination form:

  • Provide a brief overview of the individual, business/organisation and the nominee’s position/role.
  • Detail results and actions to show how has the nominee made an impact in enticing people to experience the service or destination?  
  • Describe how has the nominee may have made a positive and lasting impact in their community? 
  • Provide examples of the nominee’s innovative thinking to grow the business and provide a memorable customer experience?
  • How does the nominee’s contribution showcase the industry and WA as a destination of choice?
  • Outline how the nominee’s activities contribute to the local and wider community; and benefits to WA.
  • 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
Insurance Commission of Western Australia Regional Safety Award
Promoting safe practices in our regional communities encourages fewer and less serious injuries from motor vehicle crashes, leading to fewer insurance claims incurring lower costs. 
The Insurance Commission of Western Australia Regional Safety Award rewards Western Australian public initiatives (individual, business or non-governmental organisation) that, through their efforts and/or innovation improve safety in the community. These awards are primarily designed to recognise community led safe practice activities in regional communities.
Projects may address specific groups (motorcycle riders, youth) or specific problems (inattention, fatigue, reckless driving).
  • Explain the safety initiative and its benefits to minimise the risk of vehicle crashes in regional locations
  • How successful is the initiative and how is success measured?
  • Explain the driver for implementing the safety initiative
  • Explain whether/how the initiative can be implemented elsewhere?
  • Explain any barriers or difficulties and measures to 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.
Ricoh Australia Customer Service Award
Businesses and organisations spend a great deal of time and money trying to win and retain customers. The highly demanding discipline of customer service is arguably the critical success factor for many organisations and businesses. 
The Ricoh Australia Customer Service Award will recognise individuals that provide customer service excellence, best practice and innovative thinking in customer service. It may also be someone who is implementing customer service strategies which are integral to business success. The individuals will have a positive impact on their organisation and demonstrate dedication to product knowledge and commitment to the customer.
  • Brief background of the business/organisation and individual’s position. Is the position full time, part-time or voluntary?
  • Examples of customer service excellence, initiatives and strategies implemented. Any metrics that could be used to demonstrate customer service excellence, e.g. increase in customer satisfaction or customer retention, decrease in customer complaints etc.
  • Training and development undertaken
  • How has the individual made an impact on the business or organisation?
  • Individual’s involvement with wider community or industry groups, if applicable
  • 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.
Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award
Northern Regional WA is a destination of choice for industry, export and business. The Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award will highlight economic achievements and successes in the region. The Award will pay tribute to the businesses and individuals that work hard to positively promote the economic development of Northern Regional WA. These businesses and business leaders are at the forefront of enhancing the social, economic and commercial viability of the North.
  • Brief background and history of the business/industry, including number of employees
  • Description of products and/or services provided and your contribution to Northern WA
  • Description of financial success and viability and source of funding and budgets if applicable
  • Involvement with wider industry groups, networks or associations and community involvement
  • Description of management skills, staff training and development
  • Examples of recent business achievements or performance success
  • Marketing and promotional initiatives
  • 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.
Stumpys Roadhouse Local Legend Award

The Stumpy’s Roadhouse 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 Stumpy’s Roadhouse Local Legends 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.

 

Criteria Questions to be answered in the nomination form:

  • 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 or activities 

  • 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

Woolworths Community Group of the Year Award
With a presence across cities, regions and remote areas, Woolworths strives to support and be a part of the communities in which it operates. The Woolworths Community Group of the Year Award recognises groups 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, restoration project, providing a service or program, or any type of community activity, the award will recognise groups who bring people together, providing support 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, 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 to 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.