QUEENSLAND
7NEWS Young Achiever Awards QLD

- 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.

- Describe the achievements/contribution to the community.
- How do the achievements compare to others involved in the same field?
- Impact on the community and who and how many benefit.
- Barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome.
- Hours contributed (paid and/or unpaid)
- Examples of achievements, initiative, planning, management and leadership.
- 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.

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.

This Award recognises resilience and empowerment by young people who seek to improve a community or individual’s health and wellbeing.
We’re looking for passionate people who’ve demonstrated empowerment or educational activities that seek to ensure that others lead healthier and safer lives. It may also include addressing mental health issues, or preventing road related injuries or harms from drug use.
Whatever the initiative, the Health and Wellbeing Award acknowledges young individuals that have made a significant contribution towards creating a healthier and safer community, via education to make smarter, healthier choices.
- Outline the contribution towards a healthier and/or safer community
- Describe who and how people have benefited; and for how long
- Demonstrate dedication and improvement of health and wellbeing via resilience or education
- List any obstacles encountered and how they have been overcome (if relevant)
- List the numbers of hours contributed with the business/program/project/activity and they were paid or unpaid (i.e. voluntary)
- Describe the outcomes and results achieved
- 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.

- 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.