WESTERN AUSTRALIA

7NEWS Young Achiever Awards WA

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. 
  • 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.
Awards Australia Career Achievement Award
Many young Australians are pursuing their career with passion and vitality and young people are showing ambition isn’t limited by age. 
Whether they are climbing the corporate ladder, progressing from apprentice to workshop manager, or have a focus on proactivity and innovation in the workplace, they are showing that career success can start and apply anywhere. 
The Awards Australia Career Achievement Award promotes innovation, high achievement, hard work, leadership, a desire for self-improvement and a community focus. 
The Award will reward those who make the most of their opportunities.
  • 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 Western Australia
  • 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.
Catholic Education Western Australia Young Leadership Award
The Catholic Education Western Australia Young Leadership Award acknowledges young people who have demonstrated outstanding leadership within their schools, organisations and businesses. They are people whose actions reflect Gospel values, who are committed to contributing positively to their communities, and are skilled at empowering and collaborating with others to achieve successful outcomes.

Catholic Education Western Australia is pleased to support the current and future leaders of our State whose actions enrich the way people think, act and relate to each other. These leaders inspire a culture of achievement and improvement for those around them. Some of them have overcome difficulty and dealt with hardships to achieve excellence and demonstrate outstanding leadership in their professional, personal and social endeavours.

We recognise the significant impact they can have in bringing about positive change and congratulate them for their passion, dedication, selflessness, creativity, and ethical decision-making.
  • How has the nominee demonstrated leadership?
  • Outline the specific leadership qualities they have displayed?
  • What outcomes/successes has the nominee achieved?
  • Who/what has benefited as a direct result of the nominees actions?
  • What training/development has the nominee undertaken to build their leadership capacity?
  • Has the nominee’s efforts led to sustainable positive outcomes? If so, describe what those outcomes are?
  • 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.
Department of Communities Regional and Rural Initiative Award
Western Australia is a vibrant and exciting place that is constantly growing and changing. The Department of Communities Regional and Rural Initiative Award acknowledges and rewards those young Western Australians who are helping to reshape and inspire their local communities. 

This may be achieved through developing primary industries, manufacturing, tourism and/or employment opportunities. They're helping to ensure sustainability, community development and promote a positive image of regional areas within our State. 
  • Contribution and interests to the regional and rural community and benefits to Western Australia 
  • What are the direct impacts of projects and programs the individual is involved within the community
  • Outline initiative and innovation – planning, management and leadership
  • Source of funding and outline what is voluntary or paid involvement
  • Outline self-development, training and education levels of individual
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your contribution and impacts made. 
    This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Department of Communities Young Women Leader Award
Many young women are passionate, creative and resourceful and see the world through the lens of opportunity and innovation. As leaders, now and in the future, young women are powerful agents of change. Recognition and empowerment of young women as leaders supports the continued drive for change and advances towards gender equality.  

The Department of Communities Young Women Leader Award acknowledges and celebrates the commitment of young women in initiating and leading activities to instil change in the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and/or internationally.
  • Outline the program, project or initiative that the nominee has been involved with, that has enabled change in the lives of women and girls. 
  • What specific outcomes and successes has the nominee achieved in the programs/initiative.
  • Who and how many, women and girls have benefited from the programs/initiatives?
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered and what did they do to work around these challenges. 
  • Outline the training and/or education of the nominee and how this may have contributed to her ability to support change. 
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting the achievements and impacts made. Please note this summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia Road Safety Advocate Award
Promoting safe practices in our regional communities encourages fewer and less serious injuries from motor vehicle crashes, resulting in lower claims costs and more affordable insurance premiums for motorists.

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia Road Safety Advocate Award is about recognising young people, whether individuals or groups, who have shown exceptional dedication and creativity in advocating for community road safety through direct involvement in education, projects, initiatives, and programs, aiming to reduce road injuries.

Nominees for group nominations must be able to demonstrate that those leading the group and driving the initiative, meet the age limit criteria of up to 30 years old, as per the Conditions of Entry.
  • Provide some background details on the nominee
  • Explain how and why the nominee is involved in road safety advocacy. 
  • What have the community impacts of the nominee’s advocacy been?
  • Detail any examples of exceptional dedication and/or creativity shown by the nominee. 
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties that have been faced by the nominee and how they have been, or are being addressed.
  • In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise the nomination; highlighting achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.
Masonic Care WA/Freemasons WA Community Service and Volunteering Award
The Community Service and Volunteering Award applauds young individuals who have made an outstanding contribution and have positively impacted the lives of others and their community. This Award covers all aspects of community service and volunteering including (but not restricted to) aged persons at risk, the homeless and disadvantaged, emergency services and youth. Nominees are community service workers or young volunteers who, through exceptional leadership demonstrate initiative beyond what is expected of them. This Award acknowledges those who are energetically and passionately getting involved in their community and making a difference.
  • 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.
National Indigenous Times Indigenous Community Leadership Award

The National Indigenous Times Indigenous Community Leadership Award celebrates young Indigenous Western Australians who have demonstrated outstanding community leadership within their family, business, profession or through advocacy or cultural practice.

 

This award category is open to all Indigenous young people aged up to 29 in Western Australia. 

  • What contributions have you made to the Indigenous and/or broader community?
  • What barriers have you overcome along your journey?
  • What outstanding personal attributes have you demonstrated?
  • How have your efforts as a community leader benefited others?
  • What cultural achievements have you contributed to (including dance, drama, language and arts)?
  • How have you demonstrated community leadership and influenced 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.
Riverbank Estate Restaurant Tourism and Hospitality Award
The Riverbank Estate Restaurant Tourism and Hospitality Award will honour young Western Australians who are leaders in their field, doing their part to showcase WA as a destination of choice or providing exceptional guest experiences through gracious hospitality.

Riverbank Estate Restaurant believes in bringing the warmth of genuine service to everything that they do. This award will celebrate those who provide personable, meaningful experiences to others or develop new initiatives for tourists and visitors to enjoy what WA has to offer. It could be part of an existing business, a new venture, a program to improve inclusion and accessibility, or an innovative new approach to travelling, dining or accommodation. WA has so many destinations, tours, events and festivals, so this award is open to any young person contributing to the travel, tourism or hospitality industries and will applaud contributions demonstrating passion, innovation and outstanding customer service.

  • 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, organisation or their venture? (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 an exceptional guest experience?
  • How does the nominee’s contribution showcase WA as a destination of choice?
  • Outline how the nominee’s activities contribute to the local and wider community; and benefits to WA.
  • 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.
Surge Fitness Sports Award
The Surge Fitness Sports Award will recognise young Western Australians that have demonstrated dedication, morality, sportsmanship and a contribution to the sporting community. Sport plays is an integral part of our cultural identity, uniting us and providing positive role models for others.

The Surge Fitness Sports Award acknowledges and supports the ambition and hard work of our athletes, coaches and sports administrators. Whether it’s competing, coaching, administration or education, this Award seeks to applaud an individual’s talent, community contribution and to recognise their commitment in the pursuit of excellence.
  • 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 purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner