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.

Trusted, reliable and understanding are all core values of Bendigo Bank and are also those of our community volunteers. The Bendigo Bank Community Volunteer Award aims to acknowledge those who have made an outstanding voluntary contribution and have positively impacted the lives of others and their community. This Award covers all aspects of volunteering including (but not restricted to) youth at risk, the homeless and disadvantaged, emergency services, health, aged care and not for profit organisations. Nominees are community volunteers who, through exceptional leadership and support to others, demonstrate innovative ways to achieve excellence beyond what is expected of them.
Nature of the volunteer’s exceptional achievement/s
Impact the volunteer has had, and the benefits they have provided to the organisation and/or the local community that is above and beyond what is expected of them.
Obstacles overcome by the volunteer as part of their achievement
Highlight the level of commitment, dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the volunteer
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.

Englander Davis do business differently. As growth specialists, we are excited to celebrate the new generation of digital-savvy online practitioners by celebrating young Queenslanders excelling in the online space.
Working in a rapidly changing online environment, young people are harnessing technology to lead the way with ground-breaking ideas that positively impact the way we live.
The aim of the Englander Davis Online Achievement Award is to recognise a Queensland young achiever who demonstrates not only success in this space but conveys the character traits important to the industry – creativity, innovation, agility and has a keen interest in the online landscape.
- Contribution to online - Include links to any examples of work conducted online or connected to the internet, for example: websites, online marketing campaigns, apps, etc.
- Detail any work experience you have had working in the online space.
- Detail how you embody the traits of creativity, innovation, agility, real time decision making.
- What interests you about the online landscape?
- What is your vision of the future of the online landscape in Australia?
- 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.

Entrepreneurs are the backbone of forging Australia’s economic development and young Queenslanders are leading the way, by pursuing initiatives in business and social enterprise with passion and vitality, showing ambition, innovation and success isn’t limited by age. Leveraged Solutions helps business owners increase growth through utilising a unique leveraging model to create win-win-win scenarios, and are proud to support young entrepreneurs by providing a platform for them to shine.
The Leveraged Solutions Entrepreneurship Award will celebrate the achievements of young people leading, developing or initiating a project or program that is making waves in their chosen field. Whether it’s in the early stages, or a fully-developed, successful venture, all entrepreneurial pursuits are eligible to be nominated. The award will acknowledge those who embody the traits of entrepreneurship, such as passion, resilience, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, desire to learn and a robust work ethic.
- 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. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

The Leveraged Solutions Innovation Award recognises young people that have demonstrated creative, inspirational and innovative thinking and have made a significant contribution to an entrepreneurial culture and globally competitive Queensland.
The award celebrates young people who have demonstrated innovation in entrepreneurial thinking; in the workplace; through development of services and products with leading edge technological content; renewable and alternative energies; economic participation and the creative industries.
This award is open to individuals who are giving youth a voice to discuss and stimulate ideas, share solutions and use innovation to shape the future.
Brief background and history of initiative or project
Description of products and/or services provided
Examples of recent achievements or performance success
Marketing and promotional initiatives
Source of funding, grants and budgets 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.

- 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 Queensland
- 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.

- 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.

- 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.