VICTORIA
7NEWS Young Achiever Awards VIC

- 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.

- 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.

- Background of Career profile
- Has the nominee shown creativity, innovation, entrepreneurial skills?
- Examples of initiative, planning, management and leadership
- Outline any personal development
- Length/sustainability of position
- Describe any community participation, involvement and contribution
- 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 and history of the initiative or project
- Describe the current environmental impact/issues on a local, national or world scale
- Outline how the nominee has displayed management, leadership/innovation skills on the various projects
- Identify range of groups and number of people involved within the project/program
- Level of any past or future sacrifices made or difficulties to 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 a brief overview of the business/organisation and/or the nominee's position/role
- Detail how the individual has implemented ethical practices in the business/organisation and what the outcome of these practices has been.
- Describe how the nominee has contributed to their industry, and/or local and wider community through their ethical business practices.
- Use links in this section, or upload supporting document to the “Attachments” section to provide back-up and evidence to your written submission (e.g. photos, testimonials, reports, etc).
- Provide examples of the nominee’s commitment to ethical business. Outline any challenges that have been encountered 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 nominee’s profile to date – course description and/or relevant employment
- Describe how the nominee has overcome a disadvantage to achieve success relevant to their education or career path
- Outline how the nominee has shown initiative in their educational journey
- Outline how the nominee has shown determination in their educational journey
- Outline achievements that show commitment to the nominee’s personal, educational or career development
- 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 outlining the commitment to safety or security and details of initiatives.
- Outline who is benefitting from the initiative.
- What are the short and long term goals of the safety or security initiative/s and has there been any measurable outcomes?
- Provide details of any challenges and/or obstacles that you have had to overcome and how this has been achieved.
- What methods or approach has the nominee taken to engage their own workforce in the promotion of safety or security in the workplace?
- 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.

- Length of service and commitment
- Organisations supported and who has benefited from the contribution
- Barriers and difficulties and how they have been overcome
- Nature and impact of the individual’s position
- Innovative approach to social issues
- Contribution to lasting solutions and sustainability
- 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

With unprecedented support for the Arts in Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has shared hundreds of solo exhibitions with introductions and promotion to thousands of guests, visitors and the wider public with its widely acclaimed Visual Arts Program. Also using the unique environment of the hotel they have supported 12 Artist in Residence placements to create new and exciting work. While supporting many arts organisations across Victoria and Australia with a dynamic range of engaging sponsorships.
With this passion for the arts in mind, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is proud to introduce the Arts Award, which will recognise young Victorians using their creativity and associated skills to make an impact in the arts.
Victoria is at the forefront of creativity and innovation in the arts, with young people embracing a creative, dynamic, fun and inclusive approach to their careers and challenging boundaries to produce amazing results.
The Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Arts Award is open to young people in any discipline of the arts.
- Provide a brief overview of the nominee and their work.
- Describe how has the nominee made a positive and lasting impact to the arts, with a focus on the past 12 months.
- Has the nominee overcome any challenges or obstacles on their journey?
- Outline how the nominee has interacted with or contributed to the local and wider community.
- Provide links (or use the Attachments section) to showcase examples of the nominee’s work and how it has been received. Please also ensure at least one Referee is provided in the “Contact Details” section.
- 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 Victoria.
- 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 group – is it a youth advisory group for local government or for a community organisation; is it an advocacy group, is it a representative group, is it a peer support group?
- How long has the group been operating and what is its composition, including numbers participating, age range and how representative the group is?
- What are the objectives of the group and what programs, projects or activities have been undertaken?
- How has the group engaged other young people in its programs, projects and activities?
- What have been the achievements of the group and what has been the impact in the community?
- What leadership, management and time commitment has been involved for members of the group?
- What challenges or barriers have been experienced 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.

- What successes and cultural achievements has the nominee had?
- How have these contributions and achievements been shared with the community?
- How has your education, training and/or employment (if applicable) enabled you to work towards your achievements?
- Outline any challenges or adversity you have had to overcome.
- Have your achievements inspired others?
- 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.