NEW SOUTH WALES

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards - NSW/ACT

Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award
Spirit Super loves supporting its members and the communities they live and work in. Through strong community partnerships and people-first impact investments, they’re committed to building happier, healthier, better-connected communities where we can all thrive.

The Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award celebrates young individuals or groups that use innovative or new technology to drive grassroots, ‘real life’ initiatives that demonstrate genuine engagement and add long-term value to local communities. 
These initiatives may meet a specific need or simply be a fun way to celebrate being part of a community. This includes fostering a strong sense of community spirit and enhancing the way people connect within the community.

The Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award is open to individuals, or a group of two or more young people. Nominees for group nominations must be able to demonstrate that those leading the group and driving the initiative, are under the age of 30, as per the Conditions of Entry.

  • Provide a brief background and history of the group and key participants, and how their initiative is “Connecting Communities”.
  • Outline the short and long term goals of the group and their achievements to date.
  • Demonstrate how technology, data or innovation has played a part in the community initiative:
    a) In planning 
    b) In the way the project is delivered
    c) In the way the project is received (by participants/community)
  • Demonstrate the value of the initiative to the local community. You can use media clippings, testimonials, photos (provide links or utilise the Attachments section) as well as commentary to respond.
  • Provide details of any challenges and/or obstacles that have had to be overcome and how this has been achieved.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting the achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Aboriginal Education Council Aboriginal Education Award
Education is life changing. It takes place not only in educational institutions but in everyday situations. 
The Aboriginal Education Council through its Aboriginal Education Award seeks to recognise Indigenous and Non Indigenous young people engaged in the education of Aboriginal people, education about Aboriginal people and culture, or education with Aboriginal people. 
The applicants will be drawn from Community Educators, Community Members, Classroom Teachers, Assistant Teachers or school or institution Students or Support Staff, who are passionate about providing and improving education for, about or with Aboriginal people. 
The Award will recognise young men and women who have the skills and ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and ages.
  • Outline the nominees educational background
  • Outline the nominee's progress as a educator, in particular focusing over the last 12 months.
  • Outline how the nominee has used initiative, engaged in innovative practice and excelled as a educator.
  • How has the nominee displayed or supported a positive philosophy and demonstrated good educational and learning practices?
    1. How have the students, other staff and the community benefitted from the innovative approach of the nominee?
  • Describe how the nominee has made a positive contribution to their profession. 
  • Outline the nominee’s commitment to personal development and further education
  • 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.
First National Real Estate Leadership Award
Tenacity, dedication, passion, selflessness and confidence are the key qualities of those amazing young people who are the “leaders” and driving force in our communities. These young people are at the forefront of achievement and community contribution in their work or field of endeavour. 

They may have implemented change within their group, business or organisation that has altered the way people think and perform for the better. They may be leading, and driving those around them on a journey of achievement or improvement. They may have overcome difficulty, adversity or hardship to achieve excellent outcomes and raise pride in the community and our state. Whether it is in sales, customer service, their employment or trade or community contribution, the First National Real Estate Leadership Award acknowledges young people who set an example through their leadership and drive, paving the way for others to follow. 
  • Tell us how the nominee has displayed leadership 
  • Outline the leadership qualities
  • What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved?
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has overcome
  • Who and how has the community benefited from the leadership?
  • Identify any training/development the nominee has undertaken to develop the leadership skills
  • What is the lasting/sustainable legacy of the nominee’s leadership efforts (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.
Freemasons of NSW/ACT Community Service Award
When hard times hit or disaster strikes, our selfless young men and women often make the difference by giving their guidance, encouragement and much needed support.
Volunteers spend their time offering friendship, hope and inspiration to the disadvantaged and those who need it most.
The Community Service Award applauds our unsung heroes, acknowledging those young people who are passionate in putting the needs of their Community in our State of NSW and the ACT first.
  • Contribution to local and/or broader NSW and ACT communities
  • Detail the achievements, aims and objectives of programs/projects
  • Outline Initiative and innovation planning, management and leadership
  • How is the program/project funded and is it sustainable? 
  • Outline what is voluntary or paid involvement and the self-development, training and education levels of individual
  • Discuss all barriers encounters and how they have been overcome
  • 100 word summary of achievements for media, judging and promotional material including for use on the Awards night
NSW Ministry of Health Aboriginal Health Award

The NSW Ministry of Health Aboriginal Health Award celebrates and recognises young people who are committed to providing preventative and other health and wellbeing outcomes for our NSW Aboriginal communities. Whether it be public or private health, and whether in a professional capacity or generously giving up their personal time as volunteers, they are making a difference.

The award aims to recognise young people who passionately and selflessly provide support, guidance, encouragement, assistance or professional services within the health sector for our NSW Aboriginal communities.

 

The NSW Ministry of Health Aboriginal Health Award pays tribute to those who have demonstrated compassion and support for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. They will have gone above and beyond, in providing preventative health or caring and supporting the sick and those in need. 

  • Outline your Aboriginal Health contribution and who has and will benefit
  • Outline your area of expertise, qualifications and what outcomes have been achieved?
  • Number of hours contributed, paid and/or unpaid 
  • Discuss any barriers and how they have been overcome (if relevant) 

  • 1.       If relevant, provide examples of how collaboration and partnerships has played a part in your achievements

  • 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.
Off Trail Coffee Small Business Achievement Award

Many young people have successfully started, or are operating their own small businesses or franchise and are making important economic and social contributions to NSW and the ACT. Creative, niche and innovative small businesses, franchises and commercial ventures provide opportunities for productivity, leadership, training, social inclusion and employment. Many are also giving back to the community or giving others an opportunity.

Young small business owners and operators are rolling up their sleeves, and developing and realising their vision. The Off Train Coffee Small Business Achiever Award promotes those who “give it a go” through determination, innovation, hard work and self-motivation, rewarding those who make their dreams and goals and aspirations a reality. 

Young small business owners and operators are rolling up their sleeves, and developing and realising their vision. The Off Train Coffee Small Business Achiever Award promotes those who “give it a go” through determination, innovation, hard work and self-motivation, rewarding those who make their dreams and goals and aspirations a reality. 

  • Provide a brief background of the business and description of product/service
  • Provide examples of activities the nominee has undertaken to advance the business, franchise or commercial venture
  • Outline the contribution to the local and wider community; and benefits to NSW and the ACT
  • Has the nominee had any recent business achievements or performance success
  • Source of funding, grants and budgets (if applicable)
  • Barriers or difficulties the nominee has faced 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
Office for Regional Youth Regional Achievement Award

The Office for Regional Youth Regional Achievement Award has been established to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements young people make to their communities in regional NSW.

Regional NSW is Australia’s largest and most diverse regional economy. Rich with natural resources, it is home to a third of the state’s population, and produces one-fifth of NSW’s gross state product. Regional and remote communities are incredibly diverse in terms of their size, scale, distance from their closest cities, and have rich culture and history.

Young people are central to the growth and vitality of regional NSW, helping their regional communities thrive through volunteering, leadership, sport, community activities or in their career, business, or enterprise.

 

Nominees will be aged between 12-24 and will have shown excellence in their endeavors, whether that be in their volunteering, career, business, or enterprise. They will demonstrate an impact on their regional community and are a role model for other young people.  The Office for Regional Youth Regional Achievement Award aims to recognise our regional and rural young achievers and community contributors, acknowledging those who are helping to shape and inspire their local communities.

  • What contributions has the young person made to the regional community?

  • What is the community need that this person is helping to meet?

  • Who or What has been impacted by the activities, projects or programs that the young person is involved within the community? 

  • What is the nominee’s role in the planning, leadership, and innovation of these initiatives?

  • Describe how this young person is a role model to others?

  • 100 word summary of achievements for media, judging and promotional material including for use on the Awards night
OSMEN Creative Design Award
OSMEN is excited to highlight the next wave of designers. The OSMEN Creative Design Award applauds the many achievements the new generation of potential has to offer. We look forward to seeing young designers in every creative field strive towards superior design, quality, and value. 

OSMEN Furniture is internationally renowned for our modern and innovative collections. We have been providing timeless European designs, Australian alfresco style, and our original OSMEN designs since 2000. Now, we are excited to share our passion for excellence in design with young, upcoming designers. 

The Creative Design Award is given to emerging designers who are working hard to make a difference through their expressive capacities. These young designers may be (but not restricted to) architects, outdoor landscapers, builders of outdoor home extensions, outdoor designers and pool services. Through the Creative Design Award, OSMEN Outdoor Furniture will support young people who are inspiring or influencing others in the field of design.
  • Outline the nominee’s background in design
  • How has the nominee excelled in their role? What qualities have they displayed: initiative, work ethic, willingness to learn, etc.?
  • Commitment to personal development in the design field
  • Training and education level
  • Prizes and Awards – Local, national, international
  • Does the nominee have any involvement with their community or the wider industry?
    Level of any past or future sacrifices made or difficulties 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
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Award

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Award will honour young people who are leaders in their field, doing their part to showcase New South Wales as a destination of choice or providing exceptional guest experiences through gracious hospitality.

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney believe in bringing the warmth of genuine service to everything that they do. This award will celebrate those who provide personable, meaningful experiences to others or develop new initiatives for tourists and visitors to enjoy what NSW has to offer. It could be part of an existing business, a new venture, a program to improve inclusion and accessibility, or an innovative new approach to travelling, dining or accommodation. NSW has so many destinations, tours, events and festivals, so this award is open to any young person contributing to the travel, tourism or hospitality industries and will applaud contributions demonstrating passion, innovation and outstanding customer service.

  • ·         Provide a brief overview of the business/organisation and the nominee’s position/role.

  • ·         Detail how has the individual made an overall impact on the business, organisation or their venture? (Please include examples of where the nominee has displayed management, leadership, innovation skills above and beyond what is required.) 

  • ·         Describe how has the nominee made a positive and lasting impact to the broader industry in the past 12 months? 

  • ·         Provide examples of the nominee’s commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience?

  • ·         How does the nominee’s contribution showcase NSW as a destination of choice?

  • ·         Outline how the nominee’s activities contribute to the local and wider community; and benefits to NSW.

  • ·         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.

Transgrid Indigenous Achievement Award
Young Indigenous people are using their own stories and life experiences to give back to their communities. These passionate and dedicated young Indigenous people provide strong role models and are making a difference. The TransGrid Indigenous Achievement Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment of these young people in achieving or participating in excellence. 
  • What successes and cultural achievements has the nominee had?
  • How have these contributions and achievements benefited the community? 
  • How has your education, training and/or employment (if applicable) enabled you give back to your community?
  • Outline any barriers you have had to overcome 
  • What are your plans and goals for the future?
  • 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.
Western Sydney University Academic Achievement Award
The Western Sydney University has celebrated excellence since 1989 and for this reason is committed to recognising outstanding students throughout NSW and the ACT. The Western Sydney University Academic Achievement Award will acknowledge young people displaying passion, drive, a willingness to learn and work hard to help them create opportunities and achieve excellent outcomes in their chosen field. 
  • Outline the area of study and academic achievements
  • How do the achievements compare to others involved in the same field?
  • How do the achievements impact the community?
  • Barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome.
  • Examples of initiative, planning, management and leadership.
  • 100 word summary of achievements for media, judging and promotional material including for use on the Awards night.