VICTORIA

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards VIC

Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award
Spirit Super is passionate about connecting with and supporting communities right across the country to create a brighter future. 

Which is why we’ve introduced the Spirit Super Connecting Communities Award to celebrate young individuals who are driving grass-roots, ‘real life’ initiatives that demonstrate genuine involvement, long-term value and add to the life of their community. 

These initiatives may meet a specific need or simply be a ‘fun’ way to celebrate being part of a community, fostering a strong sense of community spirit, which plays a vital role in enhancing the way people connect in their 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.
IKON Services Environmental Sustainability Award
The IKON Services Environmental Sustainability Award recognises young people that have demonstrated environmental leadership or a significant contribution to a sustainable Victoria.  The award celebrates young people who have demonstrated initiatives in the efficient use of water, resources and energy, better waste management and recycling practices, the enhancement of the environment and effective, practical community action. These young people will stimulate ideas about sustainability and the environment in their community, sharing solutions and identifying strategies for change in the future. If you know an outstanding young person contributing to innovation or services that reduce environmental impacts and leadership through educational programs, nominate them for the Environment Sustainability Award.
  • 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.
Josh's Rainbow Eggs Ethical Business Award
At Josh’s Rainbow Eggs, we provide a unique offering, as we are an ethical, environmentally sustainable business, with a great story! Find out more about our truly free range, ethical eggs and how it all started, at www.joshsrainboweggs.com.au.
 
Through the Josh’s Rainbow Eggs Ethical Business Award, we want to share the stories of other young Victorian business owners who are prioritising more than just profits, with a focus on contributing to the community and using business as a force for good.

After being named the IKON Services Environmental Sustainability Award winner, as part of the Young Achiever Awards in 2019, Josh is passionate about supporting other young people in their ethical business journey. 

The Josh’s Rainbow Eggs Ethical Business Award is open to young business owners, or young employees driving ethical business practices and improvements, in small to medium enterprises, start-ups, not-for-profits, charities and non-government organisations. 

  • 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.
Kangan Institute Inspirational TAFE Student Award
Kangan Institute’s Inspirational TAFE Student Award recognises an individual enrolled in a TAFE course that has overcome adversity to find success in their educational field. The individual will need to provide evidence of their disadvantage and the initiative and determination they showed to find accomplishment, either employment or academic. This Award acknowledges young people whose passion, drive and willingness to learn and work hard has helped them create opportunities and achieve excellent outcomes in their chosen field 
  • 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.
National Protective Services Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace Award
National Protective Services is a full service solutions provider combining manpower and electronic security to support our clients with an integrated security program. 
National Protective Services delivers unrivalled customer driven and focused security services to a list of residential, commercial, industrial, not for profit and government organisations throughout Australia.  
 
Living and breathing a commitment to innovation, experience and safety, National Protective Services acknowledges and celebrates outstanding safety and security initiatives through the Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace Award.
 
The National Protective Services Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace Award will celebrate young individuals who demonstrate a clear focus on safety or security and will recognise innovative and tailored approaches to the safety, security and wellbeing of employees, clients, participants, and members of the community. Whether it is addressing training, culture, conducting processes from a holistic approach, National Protective Services aims to encourage and recognise those committed to safety and security in their workplace and throughout the community.
  • 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.
Saward Dawson Community Service and Social Impact Award
The Saward Dawson Community Service and Social Impact Award recognises young people serving their communities through community service and social enterprise.  The Award celebrates young social entrepreneurs, who apply their skills and time to the needs of others and who seek innovative solutions to address social issues. They show humility, dedication and selfless leadership for the causes they care about. No matter what challenges are facing the community, these young people are passionate about finding innovative and enduring solutions to make a real difference. 

These young people are not only at the forefront of caring and accomplishment, but are also contributing to the community by achieving their goals through hard work and perseverance and are wonderful role models for us all.
  • 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
Strategic Alliance Network Career Achievement Award
Many young individuals are pursuing their careers with passion and showing that ambition isn't limited by age.

These young professionals or business owners are inspiring others, whether it's through their leadership, creativity, innovation, or by providing opportunities for growth, training, and employment. Many are also contributing to the wider industry or giving back to the community.
 
The mission of the Strategic Alliance Network is to help business leaders grow their businesses through communication, collaboration, and inspiration, which enables them to develop strong strategic alliances with other business leaders. The Strategic Alliance Network Career Achievement Award has been introduced to celebrate young professionals and/or business owners (business must be under $5M in turnover) who are embodying these traits and connecting with others in their journey toward career success.
  • Provide a brief background of the nominee's career and a 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.
The Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award
The Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award recognises young people who have worked together as a group to provide a service, program or project for other young people, which is based on consultation and engagement with young people and has resulted in positive, youth-led changes in a local community. 
  • 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.
Yarn Strong Sista Indigenous Achievement Award
Young Indigenous people are using their own stories and life experiences to give back to their communities. These passionate and dedicated young Indigenous people are making a difference, providing strong role models for their peers and in the community.
Yarn Strong  Sista facilitates  storytelling  through  various  resources, workshops, training programs  and at events, working  in  community  to  support  Aboriginal  and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Through the Yarn Strong Sista Indigenous Achievement Award, the stories of many young people will be shared and the Award will acknowledge and celebrate the commitment  of these young people in achieving or participating in excellence.
  • 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.