TASMANIA
Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards
To see a Snapshot of the Awards categories, check out the video below:
Spirit Super is passionate about connecting with and supporting communities right across the country to create a brighter future.
The Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award celebrates young individuals or groups that use innovative or new technology to drive grassroots, ‘real life’ initiatives that demonstrate genuine engagement and add long-term value to local communities.
These initiatives may meet a specific need or simply be a fun way to celebrate being part of a community. This includes fostering a strong sense of community spirit and enhancing the way people connect within the community.
The Connecting Communities Award is open to individuals, or a group of two or more young people. Nominees for group nominations must be able to demonstrate that those leading the group and driving the initiative, are under the age of 30, as per the Conditions of Entry.
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.
Many young Tasmanians have successfully started or are operating their own small businesses and are making important economic, environmental and social contributions to Tasmania. Creative businesses, franchises, and commercial ventures provide opportunities for growth, productivity, leadership, training, and employment. These entrepreneurs are contributing to the wider industry, giving back to the community, or giving others an opportunity to grow and succeed.
The Bean and Leaf Small Business Award is a sincere acknowledgement of the dedication, creativity and strength shown by our young business leaders. Operating a small business comes with challenges and opportunities, however the ability to energetically and passionately succeed in business whilst being profitable, supporting the community, and making an impact for this beautiful island state is an amazing achievement.
- 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 Tasmania.
- 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.
The Colony 47 Courage to Grow Award acknowledges that Young Tasmanians have a vital contribution to make to the social and economic life of our communities and society. But to make that contribution it requires courage to overcome barriers to achieve their housing, health, employment, and education goals.
The Courage to Grow Award applauds the future employees/employers of Tasmania who are striving to go above and beyond to secure a job and create a better future for themselves by breaking into the workforce through undertaking further education, upskilling, gaining valuable experience in the workplace by volunteering, completing a traineeship/internship, vocational education and training or even school work experience.
- Outline the training and/or education of the nominee
- Description of work placements and the skills learnt
- Barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome
- What are your career and study achievements to date?
- 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.
- Please outline the individual’s contribution to the community
- Who and how many have benefited and what impact has been made
- Length of service and commitment, hours of commitment (outline if paid/voluntary)
- Barriers and difficulties 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.
- Summary of outstanding performance/s at international Junior/Youth/Under 23 class level
- Summary of representing Australia at international Junior/Youth/Under 23 class level
- Contribution to the athlete’s sport and the Tasmanian sporting community
- 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 Ochre-Rain Indigenous Achievement Award acknowledges the outstanding contributions young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People make to lutruwita (Tasmania) and beyond.
The Award celebrates how their contributions or achievements have positively influenced their people, Culture, communities, and Country. These contributions could be through cultural practice, community services, sport, environment, art, business, music, science, health, language, or other endeavours and pursuits.
Ochre-Rain is an innovative Aboriginal owned enterprise that works holistically to develop
and promote collaborative ways of working with First Nations people and communities
throughout Australia, as well as First Nations people from elsewhere, enabling First Nations
cultural knowledge and practice to be embedded within the places, systems and
communities we live in. This approach brings people together and results in shared
outcomes; generating opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration, and reimagining
relationships with Country and the places and spaces around us.
The terms ‘Indigenous’ and ‘First Nations’ respectfully encompass the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
- What contributions have you made for your people and Community, and how have others benefited from your achievements?
- What inspired you to get involved in this activity? Who or what is your inspiration?
- How have your achievements enabled you to give back to your Community?
- Outline any challenges you may have faced in your journey.
- What are your plans and goals for the future?
- In approximately 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and the impacts you have made.
- Outline the nominee’s sporting or career achievements
- Detail the nominee’s commitment to personal development
- Contribution to the community - impact on the community, promotion of sport and/or associated groups
- Barriers or difficulties overcome, 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 purposesand onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
- Provide a brief overview of the business/organisation and the nominee’s position/role.
- Detail how has the individual made an overall impact on the business or organisation? (Please include examples of where the nominee has displayed management, leadership, innovation skills above and beyond what is required.)
- Describe how has the nominee made a positive and lasting impact to the broader industry in the past 12 months?
- Provide examples of the nominee’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service?
- How does the nominee’s contribution showcase Tasmania as a destination of choice?
- Outline how the nominee’s activities contribute to the local and wider community; and benefits to Tasmania.
- 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 your contribution & commitment to health and wellbeing
- Who has benefited and what outcomes have been achieved?
- Outline your community involvement
- Number of hours contributed, paid and/or unpaid
- Discuss any barriers and how they have been overcome (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.
- Outline the nominee’s contribution to the disability sector and whether the contribution is paid or unpaid
- List details of the community organisations, individuals or services that the nominee is involved with. Please outline their role(s), activities and time spent
- Outline any barriers or difficulties that the nominee has faced and how they have been overcome. These may be physical, emotional, social, financial, or any other barriers.
- Any other awards or recognition received
- 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.