SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australian Community Achievement Awards
Beyond Bank is proud to celebrate South Australian community clubs, not-for-profits, charities and organisations that support community within South Australia. We will support new or existing projects or programs.
The Beyond Bank Community Group Award recognises those organisations that make a positive difference in our community.
Whether it be working on an event, restoration project, providing a service or program, or any type of community activity, the award will recognise those who bring people together, providing support and encouraging inclusion for all members of the community.
It is important to recognise and celebrate these groups, as their efforts help to make strong and vibrant communities, which is a benefit to us all.
The 2025 Beyond Bank Community Group Award winner will receive a $5,000 grant, thanks to Beyond Bank.
- Provide a brief overview/summary of the organisation.
- Provide an overview of the initiative/project this community grant is intended to support.
- What is the focus area of your initiative/project (Example; homelessness, environmental, financial wellbeing, etc)
- Provide us with more information on the impact this initiative/project will make in the community. In your response include the objectives, goals, measurement of success and the impact on the focus area.
- Provide us with the key timeline of your initiative/project.
- 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.
If you provide personal care, support and/or assistance to family or friends who live with a disability, a mental illness, dementia, a chronic health condition, an illness that is terminal, an alcohol or drug related problem or someone who is frail due to age – then you are a Carer. In Australia there are almost 3 million Carers and an estimated 245,000 Carers in South Australia. Carers can be any age. Parents, grandparents, partners, siblings, children, friends, and neighbours may all take on a caring role at some point in their life.
Carers SA is the peak advocacy body for Carers in South Australia. Raising the voice of Carers, recognition of Carers, their rights, wellbeing and needs is at the heart of Carers SA’s efforts. Carers SA has over 30 years of experience providing Carers with a range of services to support Carers in their caring role.
The Carer Achievement Award recognises a South Australian Carer who has not only provided substantial long-term care but who has also worked to improve the recognition, services and supports for other Carers. Carers SA presents this award to celebrate this individual achievement in championing the Carer cause to improve the lives of Carers in South Australia.
Category Guidelines
For a person to be eligible for nomination for this award they will:
- Be a current or past Carer who has had a long-term caring role with recent caring experience
- Not be a paid support worker fulfilling their caring role as part of a volunteer program
- Be over 18 years of age
TELL US ABOUT YOU
Carers nominating for this award should include information about their role and experience as a Carer as outlined below. Please provide as much detail as possible and give examples where appropriate.
- Outline the length of time you have been in a caring role, the condition/illness of the person(s) being cared for, what the personal caring role entails, and the hours involved in caring.
- Outline the challenges and obstacles you face in your caring role(s) and the actions taken to overcome obstacles and challenges that affected you and others around you.
- Outline any networking, groups, services or support you have helped to establish, support or been involved in, and for how long.
- Outline how you have championed the cause of Carers, utilised your lived experience to raise awareness of the needs of Carers such as committees, media, campaigns and promotions that have made a difference to the wider community of Carers.
- Provide details on any awards or recognition that you have received (written answer or use the ‘Attachments’ section below to upload photos, media clippings, 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.
The Young Carer Achievement Award recognises a young South Australian whose caring role has an ongoing impact on their everyday life and who has championed the cause of Young Carers, improving recognition, awareness, and services. Carers SA presents this award to celebrate this individual achievement in championing the Carer cause to improve the lives of Carers in South Australia.
Carers SA is the peak advocacy body for Carers in South Australia. Raising the voice of Carers, recognition of Carers, their rights, wellbeing and needs is at the heart of Carers SA’s efforts. Carers SA has over 30 years of experience providing Carers with a range of services to support Carers in their caring role.
If you provide personal care, support and/or assistance to family or friends who live with a disability, mental illness, dementia, a chronic health condition, an illness that is terminal, an alcohol or drug related problem or someone who is frail due to age – then you are a Carer. In Australia there are almost 3 million Carers and an estimated 31,400 Young Carers in South Australia.
Young Carers are 25 years of age and under and to be eligible for this award must be between the ages of 13 and 25.
Category Guidelines
For a person to be eligible for nomination for this award they will:
- Be over the age of 13 and under the age of 25 at the time of the awards
- Be a current Carer whose caring role has an impact on everyday life
- Not be a paid support worker fulfilling their caring role as part of a volunteer program
*Please note if the Carer is under the age of 18 they will need to provide evidence of parental/guardian consent in their application.
TELL US ABOUT YOU
Young Carers nominating for this award should include information about their role and experience as a Carer as outlined below. Please provide as much detail as possible and give examples where appropriate.
- Tell us about your caring role. Include information relevant to your caring role such as how long you have been a Young Carer; and the care and support needs of the person/s you care for;
- Tell us about the challenges you experienced and/or continue to experience as a Young Carer;
- Tell us about the positive experiences of your caring role and what is important about what you do as a Carer;
- Tell us about your experience with education, volunteering and/or work whilst you have been a Carer and how you have managed this around your caring role;
- Tell us about any groups or activities you have been involved in that have helped to raise awareness about Young Carers;
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 Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of children by generating new knowledge vital to improving health, education and welfare outcomes.
Through the Enriching Children's Lives Award, we will recognise individuals, groups and organisations for their exceptional work in programs or initiatives that enhance the quality of life for children, in the areas of health, education and welfare.
This includes promoting physical or mental health, programs that enhance or provide equity of access to learning opportunities and inclusion and support for children experiencing disadvantage.
Our aim for the Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Enriching Children's Lives Award is to celebrate those who are helping children live out the happiest and healthiest life they can.
- Describe the Nominee’s contribution to enriching the lives of children.
- Provide specific examples of how you/your work has directly impacted the lives of children and who is benefiting from the contributions.
- Can you highlight any innovative approaches or initiatives you have implemented to enrich the lives of children?
- How do you measure the success and impact of your programs or initiatives?
- 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
As a for-purpose business, Flinders NVI believes that businesses can be an incredible force for good and have the power to make positive change. With that mind, we have introduced the Flinders NVI Business for Good Award, which honours businesses that are going beyond the bottom line—demonstrating a deep and lasting commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Whether through charitable giving, volunteering, community partnerships, sustainability efforts, or other innovative approaches, these businesses lead with purpose and prove that doing good, is good business. The Flinders NVI Business for Good Award is open to SMEs and social enterprises, owned and operated in South Australia.
- Provide a brief background of the business and description of product/service (including when established, number of employees, mission statement, grants/funding if applicable).
- Detail how the business is a “force for good” and list any community initiatives and associated impacts (include measurable outcomes or benefits to the community).
- Outline the engagement of employees in community initiatives (number involved, hours, paid or unpaid)
- What is your business’ long-term commitment to social responsibility
- 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.
Customer service plays a pivotal role in the success of any business or organization. The Konica Minolta Australia Customer Service Award is a prestigious accolade that recognizes and celebrates exceptional customer service within organizations or by individuals. By sponsoring this award, Konica Minolta demonstrates its commitment to promoting and rewarding excellence in customer service. The award serves as a platform to acknowledge individuals, teams or organisations that consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences to customers. Through this award Konica Minolta aims to inspire a customer-centric culture and encourage organizations to prioritize outstanding service and customer satisfaction. The award highlights the importance of exceptional customer service and its impact on building strong relationships and driving success in all aspects of business.
Some points to consider when filling out this application:
--- How do you ensure a positive customer experience throughout the entire customer journey?
--- How do you proactively anticipate customer needs and exceed their expectations?
--- How do you handle difficult or dissatisfied customers, and what steps do you take to turn the situation around?
--- What strategies or initiatives have you implemented to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty?
- Please provide a brief background of the business/organisation and the nominee (a team or an individual)
- Can you please share a specific instance where you went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to a customer and also provide an example of how you successfully collaborated with others to deliver outstanding service?
- Training and development undertaken
- Outline how the nominee (a team or an individual) has made an impact on the business and wider community
- Barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome
- Testimonials that back up examples of customer service excellence will be viewed favorably
- 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.
Persistence, commitment, selflessness, leadership, and innovative thinking are the defining traits of the remarkable individuals who serve as the “driving force” within their communities. These individuals lead the way in making meaningful contributions in their chosen fields.
They may have triumphed over considerable challenges, adversity, or hardship to achieve outstanding results and inspire pride within their community and across our state. Some may have initiated impactful changes in their communities, businesses, or organisations—transforming how people think and act for the better.
The Refined Real Estate Leadership Award recognises role models whose leadership, innovation, and influence blaze a trail for others to follow.
- Tell us how the nominee has displayed their leadership and/or innovation qualities, including specific outcomes and successes they have achieved.
- Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered.
- Who and how; within the community has benefited from their leadership and/or innovation.
· What is the lasting legacy of the nominee’s leadership and/or innovation efforts.
- 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 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