TASMANIA

Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards

To see a Snapshot of the Awards categories, check out the video below: 

Awards Australia Foundation Community Service & Volunteering Award

The Awards Australia Foundation Community Service & 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) youth at risk, the homeless and disadvantaged, improving the environment, emergency services and aged care. 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 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
Home Base Courage to Grow Award

The Home Base 'Courage to Grow Award' celebrates young people who have walked a myriad of paths to reach their goals. It applauds those who have had to go above and beyond to create connections and grow into their full potential.


This award recognises the courage of young people who have had to overcome barriers to achieve their housing, health, employment, and educational goals. 


They have had to deal with whatever is going on in their lives, all while finding opportunities to live a good life.


They have created a better future for themselves by re-engaging with school, breaking into the workforce, undertaking further education, connecting with community and services that help them realise their goals.


  • Outline personal goals and aspirations of young person
  • Barriers or difficulties and how they have been overcome
  • Provide details of community or service connections who helped on the way
  • Describe the personal, career or study achievements to date?
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
MAIB Excellence in Leadership Award
The MAIB Excellence in Leadership Award recognises young people showing strong leadership ability, thinking creatively and acting decisively. Many young people in our community help motivate and inspire others to aim high. Across community groups, business, government, education, health and emergency services, effective young leaders are emerging by displaying initiative, innovation, a desire for personal development and a commitment to excellence. Their positive approach to life and their influential and outstanding contributions to driving change and making a difference within our society are a credit to themselves and their communities. The MAIB Excellence in Leadership Award gives special recognition to honour, celebrate and encourage youth leadership.
  • Contribution and interests in the local and wider community and benefits to Tasmania.
  • Outline initiative and innovation planning, management and leadership.
  • Goal setting and direction of individual or group/organisation/club the Nominee and outline the commitment to personal development and further education.
  • Outline how you provide support and encourage other individuals or group members.
  • Discuss barriers encountered and how they have been overcome.
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
Mental Health Council of Tasmania and SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Mental Health and Wellbeing Award

The Mental Health Council of Tasmania and SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY have joined forces to celebrate young Tasmanians who are promoting a proactive and preventive approach to mental health and wellbeing, normalising conversations about mental health and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.


The Mental Health Council of Tasmania is the peak body representing the mental health and wellbeing needs of all Tasmanians, and the community organisations that work with and support them. 


SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY works to promote positive mental health and prevent suicide by reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help.


The Mental Health and Wellbeing Award is open to all young Tasmanians, whether you are in a paid or volunteer position, research, advocate or service provider, assisting in the pathways to mental wellness. This Award is to showcase the importance of mental health and wellbeing for all, to reduce stigma, and promote the benefits of prevention and early intervention as a way to build and nurture positive mental health and wellbeing across our state. 

  • Provide a brief overview of the nominee’s position/service/initiative
  • Outline your contribution & commitment to mental health and wellbeing
  • Who has benefited and what outcomes have been achieved?
  • Outline your community involvement (Number of hours contributed, paid and/or unpaid) 
  • Discuss any barriers and how they have been overcome (if relevant) 
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
Motors Sports Award
Tasmania has a proud and rich history of World Class success on the International sporting stage. Admired for their talent, commitment and dedication in pursuit of excellence; the Motors Tasmania Sports award aims to recognise outstanding performances of Young Tasmanian athletes at International Junior, Youth or under 23 class level. In recognising their achievements the Motors Tasmania Sports Award also acknowledges the athlete’s contribution to their sport and the Tasmanian sporting Community
  • Summary of outstanding performance/s at international Junior/Youth/Under 23 class level
  • Summary of representing Australia at international Junior/Youth/Under 23 class level
  • Contribution to the athlete’s sport and the Tasmanian sporting community
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
Raw Strength Sports in the Community Award
The Raw Strength Sports in the Community Award will recognise young Tasmanians that have demonstrated dedication, morality, good sportsmanship and a contribution to building the Tasmanian sporting community. Engaging in sports is a fundamental aspect of our cultural essence, uniting us and promoting the formation of admirable role models and inclusive social connections.

The Raw Strength Sports in the Community 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 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.
Spirit of Tasmania Tourism and Hospitality Award

Tasmania is renowned for its warm welcome, vibrant cultural events, world-class food and wine, and stunning natural landscapes. Young Tasmanians are at the heart of these experiences, bringing energy and passion to the tourism and hospitality industry.

 

This award celebrates their achievements, recognising outstanding service, innovation, and commitment to growing Tasmania’s visitor economy.

  • 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 or organisation? (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 and benefits to Tasmania, in the past 12 months? 
  • Provide examples of the nominee’s commitment to providing exceptional customer service?
  • How does the nominee’s contribution showcase Tasmania as a destination of choice?
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
St Lukes Healthier Communities Award
The St Lukes Healthier Communities Award will recognise young Tasmanian individuals who are dedicated to those in need of health and wellbeing services within their local communities. There are many who passionately and selflessly provide support, guidance, encouragement, assistance, innovation or professional services within the health sector. 
The St Lukes Healthier Communities award acknowledges the services, efforts, actions and positive input provided by health and community service professionals, volunteers and carers. These individuals create a sense of community spirit, which plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of those who depend on them.

  • Outline your contribution & commitment to health and wellbeing
  • Who has benefited and what outcomes have been achieved?
  • Outline your community involvement 
  • Number of hours contributed, paid and/or unpaid 
  • Discuss any barriers and how they have been overcome (if relevant) 
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made. 
TADPAC Print Service to the Disability Sector Award
There are many young individuals in our community who are dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of people who are living with a disability.
This award acknowledges volunteers, employed staff and young people that have a disability who are making an outstanding contribution to empower and support people living with a disability.
The TADPAC Print Service to the Disability Sector Award will recognise these 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 disability sector 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.
  • Any other awards or recognition received
  • In 60 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting your achievements and impacts made.