WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Western Australian Community Achievement Awards

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award will recognise those in regional communities working to maximise job creation and improve career opportunities. It may be innovative businesses, service providers, organisations or development associations or groups. Or it may be the identification of key community infrastructure that has promoted economic and social development. The Economic Development Awards will applaud and acknowledge those taking steps to encourage, promote, facilitate and foster the economic development of regional Western Australia.

  • Describe the economic benefits to the local and/or broader regional community - including who and how they have benefited and how your nominee works with local suppliers and the community to deliver outcomes for your community
  • Where appropriate, please provide concrete examples of how your nomination has contributed to employment or jobs growth in your local community
  • Outline proven business or economic results
  • Describe how your nominee has overcome barriers and difficulties in the context of their regional to deliver outcomes
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts. 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 achievements and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stumpy's Local Legend Award

The Stumpy's 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 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.

  • 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