NORTHERN TERRITORY

Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards

FCD Health Young Achiever in Health Award
This award recognises an outstanding young Territorian making a meaningful contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities across the Northern Territory.
Recipients are emerging leaders who demonstrate initiative, compassion, innovation and a commitment to improving health outcomes. 

Their contribution may be through clinical care, prevention, mental health and wellbeing, Aboriginal health, education, research, digital health, workforce development, community-led initiatives or other approaches that strengthen access to safe, equitable and culturally responsive healthcare.

The award is open to health professionals, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, students, researchers, educators, peer workers, volunteers and young innovators or entrepreneurs aged under 30 who are making a positive difference to health in the NT.
  • Describe the nominee, their role and the contribution they are making to health and wellbeing in the Northern Territory.
  • What initiative, leadership, innovation or approach has the nominee demonstrated, and what need or opportunity does it address?
  • What impact has the nominee had on patients, communities, colleagues or the health system? Please provide specific examples where possible.
  • How does the nominee demonstrate a commitment to equitable, culturally safe and community-centred healthcare?
  • What qualities, skills, training or experience demonstrate the nominee’s potential as an emerging leader in health?
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
GTNT Group Outstanding Apprentice or Trainee Award
GTNT Group, as the Northern Territory’s largest not-for-profit provider of employment and training services, is proud to introduce the Outstanding Apprentice or Trainee Award.

The GTNT Group encourages and supports young people engaged in an apprenticeship or traineeship and this Award recognises talented young people throughout the Territory, who are working hard to increase skills and undergo training in their chosen field, displaying leadership and initiative on the job as they launch exciting and successful careers. 

Whether it’s in tourism, hospitality, customer service, construction or any field of endeavour, nominations are open to young people currently engaged in, or have completed an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2026.
  • Outline the nominee’s background (e.g. how they got into the apprenticeship/traineeship, prior work experience, interests and skills, career path, etc.) and provide details on the apprenticeship/traineeship (e.g. employer, has it been completed, etc.).
  • How has the nominee excelled in their role? What qualities have they displayed: initiative, work ethic, leadership, willingness to learn, etc.? Provide specific examples of how the nominee has been an outstanding apprentice/trainee.
  • Does the nominee have any involvement with their community or within their industry?
  • Describe any barriers or difficulties the nominee has encountered and how they have been overcome.
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
McDonalds NT Career Achievement Award
Territorians 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 McDonalds NT Career Achievement Award promotes innovation, high achievement, hard work, leadership and a desire for self-improvement. 
The Award will reward those who make the most of their opportunities.
  • Background of Career profile.
  • Examples of initiative, planning, management and leadership.
  • Outline any personal development.
  • Length/sustainability of position.
  • 2-3 min video via Google Drive, Dropbox or email attached to the nomination form. 
    Video to showcase you, your career, achievements, future goals and any other relevant information you wish to share with the judging panel. 
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
NT Government Small Business Achievement Award
Many young Territorians have successfully started or operate their own small business or franchise and are making important economic and social contributions to the 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. 

Young small business, franchise owners and operators are rolling up their sleeves, developing and realising their corporate vision and mission. The NT Government Small Business Achievement 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.
  • Outline Business History and services provided.
  • Contribution and interests in local and wider community and benefits to the Northern Territory.
  • Outline the nominee’s career profile (including level of any past or future sacrifices made or difficulties to overcome).
  • Outline initiative and innovation, management and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Activities the nominee has undertaken to advance the business, including personal development, business development and staff training and support.
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
NT Government Young Carers Award
Young carers make a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of people with disability and older people by providing unpaid care and support with activities of daily living. They give their time to make life more comfortable and to improve the independence, confidence and well-being of the people they care for. 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 an outstanding contribution in this field.
  • What level and type of assistance does the person being cared for require? Include hours of care and practical examples such as bathing, travel requirements, banking, involvement in the community etc
  • Outline the commitment and role of the carer and any sacrifices made or difficulties overcome.
  • What is the carer’s contribution and interests in the local and wider community?
  • Has the carer undertaken any training, education and courses to support the person they care for?
  • Has there been an improvement in health, confidence and/or well-being of the person being cared for?
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
Somerville Promoting Disability Rights and Inclusion Award
The Somerville Promoting Disability Rights and Inclusion Award will recognise the amazing and inspirational young individuals who are changing the lives of those who are living with a disability.
  • Outline the nominee’s contribution to the championing the rights of people with disability and promoting inclusion and whether the contribution is paid or unpaid.
  • List details of the community organisations, individuals or services that the nominee is involved with. Please outline their role(s), activities and time spent.
  • Outline any barriers or difficulties that the nominee has faced and how they have been overcome. These may be physical, emotional, social, financial, or any other barriers.
  • Provide details on any other awards or recognition the nominee has received.
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
Zip Print Sport Award
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.
  • Outline the nominees interests within the local and wider community and the benefits to the Northern Territory.
  • Outline the nominees sporting career profile. Include any achievements, accolades and awards locally, nationally and internationally.
  • Detail the nominees short and long term objectives within their sport, plus source of funding.
  • Detail the nominees commitment to personal development.
  • Outline the level of past or future sacrifices made or difficulties overcome.
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.