QUEENSLAND
7NEWS Young Achiever Awards QLD

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 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 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.