NORTHERN TERRITORY
Northern Territory Community Achievement Awards
The Awards Australia Local Legend Award applauds our community champion individuals who excel in their profession, chosen field of endeavour, volunteering or community service. These individuals are at the forefront of accomplishment, whether in art, culture, community service, volunteering, academia or career and who are making a real difference in and for the community.
The Local Legend Award pays tribute to our talented and dedicated high achievers and community local legends.
- Describe your achievements, field of endeavour or service to the community. Provide examples of initiative, volunteering, management, engagement, leadership and how you make a difference
- What impact does your achievements or volunteering have on the community and who benefits?
- List or estimate the number of hours contributed paid/unpaid if possible
- Personal or community Barriers/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
Describe the project, group, program, community event or initiative.
How long has the group, project or program been running, and who benefits? Demonstrate benefits to the community.
How many people are involved in the group or initiative?
Detail the source of funding (if applicable) and sustainability of the group or initiative.
Describe any barriers or 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.
Many individuals have successfully started or are operating their own small businesses or franchise and are making important economic and social contributions to the Northern Territory. Creative business, franchises and commercial ventures provide opportunities for growth, productivity, leadership, training and employment. Many are also giving back to the community or giving others an opportunity.
Small business owners and operators are rolling up their sleeves, developing and realising their corporate vision and mission. The Awards Australia Small Business Achiever Award promotes those who “give it a go” through determination, innovation, hard work and self-motivation, rewarding those who make their own luck and opportunities a reality.
- 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 NT
- 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.
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is committed to improving road safety outcomes, by supporting initiatives that achieve a positive road safety culture across the NT.
The NT Road Safety Award recognises individuals, community groups and not-for-profit organisations who are improving road safety education and awareness, including through innovative and new approaches.
Programs delivered by NT Government agencies are ineligible for this award.
- Provide an overview of the project/strategy/activity e.g. persons involved, how long it has been running, where it’s being delivered, who it’s impacting
- Provide examples of the positive impact on road safety the nominee is having in their community or workplace
- Outline the road safety outcomes delivered
- Provide testimonials or specific examples in support of the nomination. You can utilise the “Attachments” section to upload documents to assist in answering this question if appropriate.
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 Palmerston GP Super Clinic Health & Wellbeing Award will recognise and reward the efforts of individuals that are volunteers, nurses, health, fitness or rehabilitation professionals, or small business owners within the Territory dedicated to improving community health services and wellbeing.
This Award will encourage innovative and health-focused activities in the community or workplace.
There are many people who are passionate about helping others to understand the importance of nutrition and physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The Palmerston GP Super Clinic Health and Wellbeing Award is open to individuals, community groups and not-for-profit or for-purpose organisations.
- Describe the nominee and their role in addressing health and wellbeing (e.g. paid role in an organisation, volunteer, part of a group, etc.).
- What impact is the nominee having in the community or workplace (could be local, or wider community) and who is benefiting?
- What training has been undertaken or what skills does the nominee possess in health and wellbeing?
- Provide some testimonials, or specific examples of how the nominee has improved health and wellbeing of others through their actions. Please feel free to use the “Attachments” section to include written or video testimonials, photos, etc.
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.
This award recognises people or organisations who have contributed to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the Northern Territory.
The recipients of this award have implemented culturally appropriate initiatives or programs that have supported and/or built capacity to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by addressing the cultural determinants of health including connection to Country and or Culture.
This award is open to individuals, community groups and not-for-profit or for-purpose organisations.
Describe the nominee and their role in developing and implementing culturally appropriate initiatives or programs to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through connection to Country and/or Culture (e.g. paid role in an organisation, volunteer, part of a group, etc.).
What impact is the nominee having in the community or workplace (could be local, or wider community) and who is benefiting?
What training has been undertaken or what skills does the nominee possess in delivering culturally appropriate initiatives/program?
Provide some testimonials, or specific examples of how the nominee has improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through their actions. Please feel free to use the “Attachments” section to include written or video testimonials, photos, etc.
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 description and history of the sporting club, program or initiative.
- Outline how the sporting club, program or initiative is involving the community and their role in building strong, vibrant and healthy communities.
- Provide any testimonials from members of the community who have benefited from involvement (you can include written answers, links or use the ‘Attachments’ section to upload media clippings or other documents).
- Provide details on both short term and long-term goals for the sporting club, program or initiative and any community consultation.
- Outline any barriers or obstacles that have been faced.
- 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.