QUEENSLAND

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. 

The Danmark 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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.