QUEENSLAND
7NEWS Young Achiever Awards QLD

- Provide a brief background and history of the nominee, their initiative that is Connecting Communities” and achievements to date
- Outline the short and long term goals of the nominee and their initiative
- Demonstrate community involvementa) In planningb) In the way the project is deliveredc) 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 as well as commentary to respond to this question
- 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.

- Provide details on the nominee’s entrepreneurial pursuit/s.
- Outline the nominee’s main entrepreneurial achievements to date.
- How has the nominee embodied entrepreneurial traits such as passion, resilience, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, desire to learn and a robust work ethic?
- Describe any personal development the nominee has undertaken to assist them on their entrepreneurial journey (learning, experience, growth, etc).
- Has the nominee been involved with the community in any way (e.g. within their field/industry, volunteering, helping others, etc)?
- In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination;
highlighting your achievements and impacts made. his summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

The Awards Australia Volunteering Award applauds young individuals who have made an outstanding contribution and continually work to positively impact the lives of others within their community.
This Award covers all aspects of community service and volunteering including (but not limited to) encouraging others to get mental health support, offering friendship and hope, supporting the homeless and disadvantaged, improving the environment, emergency services and aged care. Awards Australia applauds unsung heroes by acknowledging the young people putting others first, before themselves.
This Award acknowledges those who are energetically and passionately getting involved in their community and making a difference.
- Please outline the individual’s contribution to the community
Who and how many have benefited and what impact has been made
- Length of service and commitment, hours of commitment (outline if paid/voluntary)
Barriers and 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.

- 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.

- What contributions have you made to your local community and the wider community?
- How have these contributions and achievements benefited the community? (ie: improvements in physical, emotional, intellectual and/or spiritual wellbeing)
- Have you been a leader or a role model in the community? If so, how has your role benefited your community?
- How has your education, training and/or employment (if applicable) enabled you give back to your community?
- What successes and cultural achievements have you had?
- 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.

The Multicultural Australia Spirit of Resilience Award recognises young people from migrant or refugee backgrounds who have overcome adversity and are making an impact in their community. Nominees have contributed to activities, initiatives, events and/or mentor programs that help support and strengthen their community and inspire their peers.
These are young people who, despite experiencing difficulties, have demonstrated values of leadership, resilience, empathy, kindness, perseverance and altruism, and are passionate about making a positive contribution in their community and beyond. This Award is open to permanent migration visa holders or protection visa holders.
- How has the nominee overcome adversity in their life? Please provide any example/s as part of your response.
- In what ways does the nominee demonstrate the values of leadership, resilience, empathy, kindness, perseverance, and altruism?
- What is the activity, initiative, event and/ or mentor program that the applicant is being nominated for?
- What were the outcomes of this activity, initiative, event and/or mentor program? Who has it benefited and what greater impact did it have?
- Were there any barriers faced and, if so, how were they overcome?
- In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination, highlighting the achievements of the nominee and their impact. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

Small businesses are the heart and hubs of our local communities and contribute to our social fabric. Across Queensland there are many young people who have started or are running their own small business. When you’re a small business owner you contribute to growth, productivity, leadership, training and employment in your community.
Queensland young small business owners are the future; and the Queensland Small Business Commissioner’s Small Business Achiever Award recognises and celebrates passionate young small business owners who are “giving it a go” with vision, determination, innovation, hard work and self-motivation. This award helps recognise those who are realising their dreams and making the most of their opportunities.
Provide a brief background of the small business and a description of the products/services
Provide examples of activities, promotions or initiatives the small business has undertaken to grow the business
Outline the successes and key outcomes the small business has achieved
Outline any economic and social contributions the small business has made to your local community
Please outline any funding or government grants the small business has received and what the business has achieved as a result
Please outline any barriers or difficulties the business has faced and how they have been overcome
In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your key achievements and why you should be nominated for the Queensland Small Business Commissioner’s Small Business Achiever Award. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

- Outline the program, project or initiative that the nominee has been involved with to empower women and girls.
- What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved or been involved with to empower.
- Why is the nominee’s program or initiative needed?
- Who has benefited from the programs/initiatives?
- Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered.
- Outline the training and/or education of the nominee and how this may have contributed to her ability to empower.
- 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.

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Outline the nominee’s sporting achievements
Outline the nominee’s adversity
Outline the difficulties involved with overcoming the adversity
Detail the nominees short and long term objectives within their sport:
Has the nominee received funding and how has this helped
Contribution to the community - impact on the community, promotion of sport and/or associated groups
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.

At The Coffee Club, we aim to make your experience a memorable one. As such, The Coffee Club Hospitality and Customer Service Award will honour young people who are leaders in their field, doing their part to showcase Queensland as a destination of choice, or providing exceptional experiences through outstanding hospitality and customer service. At The Coffee Club, we think they go hand in hand.
This award will celebrate those who provide personable, meaningful experiences to others or develop new initiatives for customers. It could be part of an existing business, a new venture, a program to improve inclusion and accessibility, or an innovative new approach to food and beverage excellence, the dining experience or accommodation! Queensland has so many unique hospitality and customer centric offerings, so this award is open to any young person contributing to their industry and will applaud contributions demonstrating excellence, passion, innovation and/or outstanding customer service.
- Provide a brief overview of the business/organisation and/or the nominee’s position/role.
- Detail how the owner/individual staff member has made an impact on the business, organisation, venue or venture? (Please include examples and metrics of where the nominee has displayed, leadership, innovation, pursuit of excellence and/or customer service).
- Provide examples of the nominee’s commitment to an exceptional experience for customers? Testimonials or reviews can be provided (feel free to utilise the Attachments section).
- Outline how the nominee’s activities contribute to the industry, and/or local and wider 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.

- Outline the program, project or initiative that the nominee has been involved with to create change
- What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved or been involved with to incite change?
- Who has benefited from the programs/initiatives?
- Why is the nominees program or initiative needed?
Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered.
Outline the training and/or education of the nominee and how this may have contributed to their ability to create change.
- 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.