The purpose of the Northern Territory
Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge, encourage
and most importantly promote the positive achievements
of young Territorians aged between 14 and 26 years
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Alice Springs - Thursday 26th August 2010
Darwin - Friday 27th August 2010
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| Close of Nominations |
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Friday 26th November 2010 |
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| Judging |
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February 2011 |
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| Awards Presentation |
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Saturday 2nd April 2011 |
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The winner of each of the nine categories will be
presented with a magnificent trophy and $2,000 thanks to TIO. The ultimate winner, The
Channel 9 Young Achiever of the Year, will receive
an additional $2,000 thanks to TIO
and a handcrafted glass trophy.
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The Awards recognise the achievements of Northern
Territory’s youth in nine categories, which
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More and more young Australians are rolling up their sleeves and climbing up the corporate ladder to enjoy challenging and rewarding careers. By implementing new initiatives in the workplace, running their own businesses and thriving in management roles, our youth are proving career success can start young. The Career Achievement Award promotes active leadership, a hunger for knowledge and self-motivation, rewarding those who make their own opportunities to succeed in our competitive economic environment. |
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Australia’s a nation that’s constantly growing and changing. Young Australians are helping their local communities to achieve this by developing primary industries, manufacturing, tourism and employment opportunities. They’re helping to ensure sustainability and promote positive images of regional Australia. The Regional and Rural Initiative Award acknowledges and rewards those young Australians who are helping to reshape and inspire their local communities. |
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Young people showing strong leadership ability think creatively and act decisively. They help motivate and inspire others to aim high. In business, commerce and the community, effective young leaders are emerging displaying initiative, innovation and a commitment to excellence. Their positive approach to life and outstanding contributions to society are a credit to themselves and their families. The Excellence in Youth Leadership Award gives special recognition to honour and encourage youth leadership. |
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When hard times hit or disaster strikes, our selfless young men and women often make the difference by giving their guidance, encouragement and much needed support. Volunteers spend their time offering friendship, hope and inspiration to the disadvantaged and those who need it most. The Somerville Community Service Award applauds our unsung heroes, acknowledging those young people who are passionate in putting the needs of others first. |
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Young people are constructively making a difference by supporting the elderly and disabled by caring for their daily needs. Giving their time to make life more comfortable, improve independence, confidence and self worth, and often health. This help can be the difference between hospital or home, happiness or depression, self respect or feeling a hindrance and alone. This award will be presented to a young carer that is making a outstanding contribution in this field. |
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The spirit of creativity, the energy and drive of young artistic people is enthusiastically applauded by the Charles Darwin University. The Arts Award celebrates the creative practices of young people, particularly the initiative and commitment required to produce inspirational work. The Arts Award values the diversity and innovation of young people working in the arts and acknowledges their contribution to Australian culture. |
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Our Science and Engineering know how is accelerating at an astounding rate. Young Australian scientists make incredible new discoveries for a more prosperous future. Young scientists and engineers are proving to be at the forefront of their fields and hold the key to our future development and way of life. The Science and Engineering Award honours the people behind these intelligent and visionary achievements. |
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Today’s young athletes are tomorrow’s sporting heroes. They’re dedicated young Australians with a strong spirit of competition and love of the game. Encouraging and supporting the ambition and hard work of these focused individuals helps them to go further, faster, longer and higher than anyone before. Whether it’s competing, coaching, administration or education, the Sports Award seeks to applaud their talents and recognise their commitment in the pursuit of excellence. |
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Pollution, climate changes, salinity and the destruction of forests affect us all. While many of us try to make a difference, it’s Australia’s young people who are actively using their initiative to stop destruction of our environment and help repair the damage. By developing programs and using new technology, it’s these dedicated young individuals who are helping to educate us all. The Environment Award salutes those who are dedicated to saving planet Earth by nurturing and protecting our natural surroundings. |
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Three category finalists are selected for each category award.
From the three category finalists one category winner is selected as the category award winner.
From the nine category winners one is selected as
the overall state winner, The Channel Nine Young Achiever
of the Year for the Northern Territory.
Judging will take place in February
2011.
The judging panel will include representatives from award patrons, presenters, sponsors and independent expert judges for each category.
The decisions of the judging panel are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
2010 winners announced click here
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To enter the Young Achiever Awards program you must first nominate during the call for nomination phase, before Friday 26 November.
Each category has three finalists selected with the winner announced at the Northern Territory Gala Awards Presentation Dinner to be
held at The Holiday Inn Esplanade on Saturday, 2nd April, 2011
The presentation dinner will be a formal event attended by about 350 people including VIP guests.
The evening culminates when one of the nine category winners is announced as the Channel Nine Young Achiever of the Year for 2011.
Although all nominees of the program are invited to attend the award ceremonies, we request that finalists for the Young Achiever Awards
make every effort to attend the Award ceremony.
The Young Achiever Awards Program is conducted throughout the Northern Territory and culminates with the announcement of the
Northern Territory Young Achiever of the Year as part of the Northern Territory Youth Week 2011.
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The awards presentation
evening is part of National Youth Week
in April
2011
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