QUEENSLAND

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards QLD

Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award

Spirit Super is passionate about connecting with and supporting communities right across the country to create a brighter future. 

Which is why we’ve introduced the Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award to celebrate young individuals who are driving grass-roots, ‘real life’ initiatives that demonstrate genuine involvement, long-term value and add to the life of their community. 

These initiatives may meet a specific need or simply be a ‘fun’ way to celebrate being part of a community, fostering a strong sense of community spirit, which plays a vital role in enhancing the way people connect in their community.

  • 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 involvement 
    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 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.
Awards Australia Career Achievement Award
Many young Australians are pursuing their career with passion and vitality and young people are showing ambition isn’t limited by age. 
Whether they are climbing the corporate ladder, progressing from apprentice to workshop manager, or have a focus on proactivity and innovation in the workplace, they are showing that career success can start and apply anywhere. 
The Awards Australia Career Achievement Award promotes innovation, high achievement, hard work, leadership, a desire for self-improvement and a community focus. 
The Award will reward those who make the most of their opportunities.
  • 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.
Awards Australia Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Award
The Awards Australia Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Award recognises individuals who have significantly promoted and dedicated outstanding efforts in advocating for diversity and inclusion within their community.

Recipients have made remarkable strides in providing rewarding career opportunities for marginalised individuals, including but not limited to, people with disabilities, migrants, trauma and other societal factors. They have actively sought to create change by raising awareness, driving conversations, and implementing initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and equality.

This award honours those who champion diversity and inclusion, inspiring others to follow their lead. They collaborate, engage in outreach, and drive change in workplaces, policies, and perceptions to promote inclusive practices in various domains.

AAF proudly recognises their profound impact on marginalised lives and their contributions to community diversity and inclusion. They serve as beacons of inspiration, forging a stronger, more resilient society that embraces the talents of all.
  • Describe the initiative/efforts and who benefits.
  • Describe how the nominee has championed diversity and inclusion.
  • Provide examples of how the initiative has improved equality, diversity and inclusion in the community and/or workplace.
  • What specific outcomes and successes have been achieved through the initiative? Provide examples.
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties and, if so, how have you overcome these?
  • 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.
Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award
Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are using their own stories and life experiences to give back to their communities. These passionate and dedicated young Indigenous people are strong role models and are making a real difference. The Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment of these young people in achieving excellence. 
  • 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.
Queensland Family and Child Commission Contribution to Community or Family Safety Award
The Queensland Family and Child Commission are here for Queensland children, young people and their families. Our role is to influence systemic improvement for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by driving accountability, raising awareness, amplifying voices and advocating for change.

The Contribution to Community or Family Safety Award will acknowledge a young person who is working towards protecting the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young people, whilst demonstrating leadership in this space.

Acknowledging and celebrating young people who contribute to community or family safety supports our vision, that every Queensland child is loved, respected and has their rights upheld.
  • Provide background about the nominee and their contribution to community or family safety.
  • What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved or been involved with to improve the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in Queensland?
  • Who has benefited from the nominee’s work?
  • Outline if the nominee’s work is voluntary, or in a paid role.
  • Describe any challenges or difficulties the nominee has encountered and importantly, 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.
Queensland Family and Child Commission First Nations Youth Advocacy Award
First Nations children and young people thrive when they can fully enjoy and exercise their rights to family, community, culture, and Country. The QFCC acknowledges the strength and resilience of First Nations children, their families and communities, and is committed to ensuring their rights are upheld and promoted. 

The First Nations Youth Advocacy Award celebrates young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders advocating for First Nations children and young people, their families and communities, in the areas of health and emotional wellbeing; safety and home environment; learning and skills and economic empowerment; and/or culture and connection. 

Children and young people are central to First Nations sovereign communities. Sharing the stories of those advocating for First Nations children and young people supports our vision, that every Queensland child is loved, respected and has their rights upheld.
  • Provide background about the nominee and their advocacy work for First Nations young people.
  • What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved or been involved with, in their advocacy work for First Nations young people?
  • Who has benefited from the nominee’s work?
  • Outline if the nominee’s work is voluntary, or in a paid role.
  • Describe any challenges or difficulties the nominee has encountered and importantly, 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.
Soroptimist International Women Empowering Others Award
Many young women are passionate about empowering others. The Soroptimist International Women Empowering Others Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment of young women in initiating and leading activities which enable change in the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and/or internationally.
  • 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.
Special Event Presentations Sporting Achievement Whilst Overcoming Adversity Award
The Special Event Presentations Sporting Achievement Whilst Overcoming Adversity Award celebrates the sporting achievements of young people who have overcome hardship or adversity in some capacity prior to or during the achievement occurring.

In order to be eligible, the achievement must represent a level of outstanding achievement given the adversity the individual has or continues to face.

This Award acknowledges the many young people that overcome adversity to achieve excellent results and inspire others to achieve their goals and dreams. Adversity may include but is not limited to physical, emotional or intellectual disability, illness. refugees status, racially discriminated against or lack of cultural inclusion. Adversity may have also resulted from financial hardship, domestic violence or bullying.

Sport is a big part of many people’s lives and can provide a platform for many young people to find inclusion and belonging within the community, whilst also nurturing the talent possessed by Australians of all backgrounds. Special Event Presentations recognizes the difficulties many young Australians face in pursuing sporting endeavors and the many social, economic and cultural backgrounds that Australia’s sporting community is comprised of.

  • 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.

The University of Queensland Create Change Award
Many young Queenslanders are passionate about creating change. The University of Queensland Create Change Award will recognise young people that are driving activities, programs and initiatives that promote or create change. The Create Change Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment young people make in achieving or participating in positive activities that empower change locally, nationally and/or internationally.
  • 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.