QUEENSLAND

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards QLD

1. Entry is free. Eligibility for entry is open to all young people up to and including 29 years of age as of 31 December, 2020.

2. Nominees must be a resident of Queensland for a minimum of 2 years. If currently residing outside of Queensland, the nomination activity must be relevant to Queensland.

3. All guidelines should be addressed in your online nomination. Supporting documents and photographs should be attached to your nomination if relevant.

4. All nomination information, photos and supporting material submitted may be used and distributed by the Awards office for media and promotional purposes.

5. Nominees agree to media publicity and promotion associated with the Awards nomination, including the use of photos submitted, or taken at the Awards Presentation ceremony.

6. Nominations close on 19 January 2021.

7. Finalists should be available and endeavour to attend the Awards Gala Presentation Dinner on 7 May 2021 (inability to attend does not disqualify entry).

8. Each nominee can enter a maximum of two categories only.

9. Previous winners of the Young Achiever Awards are not eligible to nominate again in an Award category they have already won.

Awards Australia Community Volunteer Award

Trusted, reliable and understanding are all core values of Awards Australia and are also those of our community volunteers. The Awards Australia 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.
BB Print Regional Achiever Award
The BB Print Regional Achiever Award aims to recognise our regional and rural community contributors. The Award will acknowledge excellence in a chosen profession or field of endeavour. It might be a career achiever or someone involved in primary industry, agriculture or manufacturing. The Award will also recognise those involved in volunteering, sport, art, culture, academia, a regional initiative, project or it could be an act of bravery that deserves recognition. 
This Award presents an opportunity for our whole community to gain inspiration from their dedication, commitment, leadership or act of heroism.  
  • 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.
First National Real Estate Leadership Award
Tenacity, dedication, passion, selflessness and confidence are the key qualities of those amazing young people who are the “leaders” and driving force in our communities. These young people are at the forefront of achievement and community contribution in their work or field of endeavour. 
They may have implemented change within their group, business or organisation that has altered the way people think and perform for the better.  They may be leading, and driving those around them on a journey of achievement or improvement. They may have overcome difficulty, adversity or hardship to achieve excellent outcomes and raise pride in the community and our state. Whether it is in sales, customer service, their employment or trade or community contribution, the First National Real Estate Leadership Award acknowledges young people who set an example through their leadership and drive, paving the way for others to follow. 
  • 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.
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.
Qoin Small Business Achiever Award
Many young individuals have successfully started or are operating their own small businesses or franchise and are making important economic and social contributions to Queensland. Creative business, franchises and commercial ventures provide opportunities for growth, productivity, leadership, training and employment. Many are also giving back to the community or giving others an opportunity. 
Young small business owners and operators are rolling up their sleeves, developing and realising their corporate vision and mission. The Qoin Small Business Achiever Award promotes those who “give it a go” through determination, innovation, hard work and self-motivation, rewarding those who make their own luck and opportunities a reality. 
  • 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.
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.
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.
Totally Smiles Dental Group Health and Wellbeing Award

The Totally Smiles Health and Wellbeing 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.