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Presented by
Sponsored by
   
Prime TV
Kleenheat Gas
 The Weekly Times
Parks Victoria
Prize sponsor
RACV free2go
Commonwealth Bank
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Regional Development VictoriaRegional Development Victoria
James Print

The Regional Achievement & Community Awards for Victoria are about recognising rural and regional individuals and groups in your community.

There can never be enough encouragement and support for those working in rural and regional areas. Awards such as these create an opportunity to say thank you to businesses, community groups and individuals who work tirelessly in developing their chosen fields of endeavour.

Nominations are open in these categories:

Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award
Regional Development Victoria Trade and Career Achievement Award
Parks Victoria Regional Achiever Award
Parks Victoria Environment and Sustainability Award
Bartercard Local Hero Award
RACV free2go Youth Community Involvement Award
Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award(population under 5,000)
Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award(population over 5,000)


 Important Dates:
     
Launch Tuesday 27th April 2010 - PORTLAND(TBC)
Wednesday 28th April 2010 – GEELONG (TBC)
Tuesday 4th May 2010 – WANGARATTA (TBC)
Wednesday 5th May 2010 – TRARALGON (TBC)
     
Close of Nominations   Wednesday 14th July 2010
     
Judging   Wednesday 1st September 2010
     
Awards Presentation   Saturday 16th October 2010 to be held at the MERCURE BALLARAT HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE

Launch:

The 2010 Regional Achievement and Community Awards will be officially launched across regional Victoria. The search is on for individuals and group high achievers, towns and communities that are making a difference to their communities through their hard work, dedication and innovation.

A free morning tea will be served at 10.30am followed by the official launch at 10.45am concluding at 11.30am. Everyone is welcome. Contact the Awards office on 03 9870 0622 or email vic@awardsaustralia.com.

       
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General Information:
  1. Entry is free. Eligibility for entry is dependant on the award category and may be open to businesses, groups, organisations and/or individuals.

  2. Individual entrants must be Australian citizens.

  3. Nominees must reside in regional or rural Victoria, excluding the greater Melbourne metropolitan area, and have done so for a minimum of two years.

  4. All criteria should be addressed in your nomination. Supporting documents and photographs must be provided with your nomination. Include a 100 word "highlights of achievements" summary of your nomination for publicity purposes.

  5. All submitted nominations and supporting material remain the property of the Awards office and will not be returned.

  6. Entrants agree to media publicity associated with the awards nomination.

  7. Nominations must not incorporate more than 30 pages in total.

  8. Nominations must arrive at the Award’s office no later than
    Wednesday 14th July 2010.


  9. A full photo copy of the entire nomination must be submitted with the nomination.


  10. Finalists are required where possible to attend the gala awards presentation ceremony on Saturday, 16th October, 2010.

 

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Prizes:

All winners will be presented with a trophy and a prize in the relevant category

  • Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award – The winner will receive a television airtime package comprising 20 x 30 second airtime commercials on the Prime Network
    (* conditions apply)
    .

  • Regional Development Victoria Trade and Career Achievement Award – The winner will receive a television airtime package comprising 20 x 30 second airtime commercials on the Prime Network
    (* conditions apply)
    .

  • Parks Victoria Regional Achiever Award – The winner will receive a $2,000 AwardSaver Account from the Commonwealth Bank.

  • Parks Victoria Environment and Sustainability Award – The winner will receive a $2,000 AwardSaver Account from the Commonwealth Bank.

  • Bartercard Local Hero Award – The winner will receive a $2,000 AwardSaver Account from the Commonwealth Bank.

  • RACV free2go Youth Community Involvement Award – The winner will receive a $2,000 AwardSaver Account from the Commonwealth Bank.

  • Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award ­(population under 5,000)
    ­ The winners will receive a $2,000 AwardSaver Account from the Commonwealth Bank.

  • Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award –(population over 5,000)
    – The winners will receive a $2,000 AwardSaver Account from the Commonwealth Bank.

  • All nominees and finalists will receive a letter of congratulations and a certificate of encouragement for their nomination.

  • All cash prizes will be AwardSaver accounts presented in Commonwealth Bank envelopes

*Bonus airtime commercial spots include local exposure for the winner in the Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement and Trade and Career Achievement m section.

 

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Judging:
  • Three finalists will be chosen in each category. A winner will be chosen for each category but will not be known until announced at the Awards Gala Presentation evening.

  • Judging will take place on Wednesday 1st September 2010.

  • The judging panel will include representatives from award patrons, presenters, sponsors and community leaders who have or are making a valuable contribution to regional and rural Victoria.

  • The decisions of the judging panel are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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AWARDS PRESENTATION

The finalists and winners of the Regional Achievement and Community Awards for Victoria will be announced at a special gala awards presentation dinner to be held at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre. This will take place on Saturday 16th October 2010.

The presentation dinner will be a formal event attended by over 400 people including VIP guests.

Mercure Ballarat

 

Awards:
   
Regional Development Victoria
Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award
In regional rural areas successful businesses are making important economic contributions. Creative business and commercial ventures provide opportunities for regional growth, productivity, leadership, training and employment. Businesses are continuing to realise their corporate vision and mission in areas such as product development, manufacturing and construction, agriculture, primary industry, e-commerce, wholesaling, exporting, retailing, trades and other professional services. The Business Achievement Award will acknowledge and highlight the continued success and achievements of businesses.

Regional Development Victoria
Regional Development Victoria Trade and Career Achievement Award
Regional Victorian’s are pursuing their trade or career with passion and vitality. Whether it is climbing the corporate ladder, progressing from apprentice to workshop manager, or starting their own small business employing fellow Victorian’s, they are proving that career success can start anywhere. The Trade & Career Achievement Award promotes a community focus, active leadership, a desire for self-improvement, and reward those who make their own opportunities a success.

Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria Regional Achiever Award
The Regional Achiever Award applauds our unsung heroes and high achievers, acknowledging excellence in a chosen profession or field of endeavour. It might be sport, art, culture, regional initiative, primary industry, agriculture, academia 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. The Regional Achiever Award will pay tribute to their contribution to the community.

Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria Environment and Sustainability Award
The Environment and Sustainability Award acknowledges individuals, groups and organisations that show a proven passion and dedication to reducing environmental impacts in regional and rural areas. By implementing environmental, land care and sustainability practices on their properties or within the local community, land owners and the broader community have shown increased commitment to raising awareness, knowledge and understanding of environmental issues, which will in turn help to protect the planet’s vital resources. This Award will recognise individuals, groups and organisations that aim to improve our patterns of consumption and environmental behaviour. They are environmentally conscious and understand that future generations will be dependant on the environment, and their actions will encourage sustainable and responsible development in the future.

Bartercard 
Bartercard Local Hero Award
The Local Hero Award applauds our unsung heroes, acknowledging those people who are passionate in dedicating their lives for the needs of others. When hard times hit or disaster strikes such as the recent Victorian bushfires, our local heroes and volunteers are the first to lend much needed support and comfort. There are many selfless men and women, young and old who make a difference by giving their much needed encouragement, guidance and time. Our local heroes and volunteers offer friendship, hope and inspiration to those who need it. Whether it be helping the underprivileged, running neighbourhood houses, supporting fire fighters and emergency services, mentoring, fundraising, helping the elderly or assisting community and service groups.. The list is endless. This award is an opportunity for our whole community to gain inspiration from others through their achievements, demonstrated leadership and outstanding service to the local community. This award provides the opportunity to give the accolades not sought but richly deserved.

 RACV free2go
RACV free2go Youth Community Involvement Award
Young People are a fantastic source of skills, knowledge, experience, energy and ideas in a community.
The Youth Community Involvement Award will recognise young people, groups working with and for young people and youth activities that actively encourage and involve young people in planning, empowering, organising and decision making activities in their community. It may be developing and running community events, creating stronger relationships between young people and the broader community, building skills and leadership or working with other young people on issues affecting young people and communities.

Kleenheat Gas

Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award

• Population Under 5,000

The Community of the Year Award provides projects, groups, cities, towns or local government initiatives with an opportunity to gain recognition for their achievements and contributions to their community. These community groups share a strong sense of community spirit, which plays a vital role in enhancing the social and economic prosperity of their region. It is important to recognise and encourage these groups and organisations as their efforts help to make regional communities stronger, more vibrant places to live and help to promote a true community spirit for future generations to come.

Kleenheat Gas

Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award

• Population Over 5,000

The Community of the Year Award provides projects, groups, cities, towns or local government initiatives with an opportunity to gain recognition for their achievements and contributions to their community. These community groups share a strong sense of community spirit, which plays a vital role in enhancing the social and economic prosperity of their region. It is important to recognise and encourage these groups and organisations as their efforts help to make regional communities stronger, more vibrant places to live and help to promote a true community spirit for future generations to come.

 

 

 

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