VICTORIA
7NEWS Young Achiever Awards VIC

The Awards Australia Foundation is passionate about connecting with and supporting communities right across the country to create a brighter future.
- Provide a brief background and history of the group and key participants, and how their initiative is “Connecting Communities”.
- Outline the short and long term goals of the group and their achievements to date.
- Demonstrate how technology, data or innovation has played a part in the community initiative:a) In planningb) In the way the project is deliveredc) 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 (provide links or utilise the Attachments section) as well as commentary to respond.
- 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 your achievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes and onstage presentations at the gala dinner.

- Provide a brief background and history of the initiative or project
- Describe the current environmental impact/issues on a local, national or world scale
- Outline how the nominee has displayed management, leadership/innovation skills on the various projects
- Identify range of groups and number of people involved within the project/program
- Level of any past or future sacrifices made or difficulties to 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.

- Provide a brief overview of the business/organisation and/or the nominee's position/role
- Detail how the individual has implemented ethical practices in the business/organisation and what the outcome of these practices has been.
- Describe how the nominee has contributed to their industry, and/or local and wider community through their ethical business practices.
- Use links in this section, or upload supporting document to the “Attachments” section to provide back-up and evidence to your written submission (e.g. photos, testimonials, reports, etc).
- Provide examples of the nominee’s commitment to ethical business. Outline any challenges that have been encountered 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.

- Outline the nominee’s profile to date – course description and/or relevant employment
- Describe how the nominee has overcome a disadvantage to achieve success relevant to their education or career path
- Outline how the nominee has shown initiative in their educational journey
- Outline how the nominee has shown determination in their educational journey
- Outline achievements that show commitment to the nominee’s personal, educational or career development
- 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 Young Australians who’re pursuing their careers with passion and vitality, showing motivation, drive and determination to succeed in their chosen field of work or interest.
Whether they are striving to ascend a corporate ladder, progressing from apprentice to workshop manager, or have a focus on proactivity and innovation in the workplace, the award recognises those that are showing that career success can start, and grow through work in any role.
The Konica Minolta Career Achievement Award promotes innovation, high achievement, hard work, leadership, and a desire for self-improvement. The award also recognises career work that includes or benefits the nominee’s local or wider community.
The Award will reward those who make the most of their opportunities and seeks information from the nominee in regard to;
- Background of Career profile
- Has the nominee shown creativity, innovation, entrepreneurial skills?
- Examples of initiative, planning, management and leadership
- Outline any personal development
- Length/sustainability of position
- Describe any community participation, involvement and contribution
- 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 brief outline of key achievements to date – from performances to sports awards,community involvement, starting a business or launching a product/service.
- Describe how the nominee has approached the demands and challenges faced, to achievethese outcomes.
- Outline how the nominee has shown initiative in their achievement journey.
- Outline how the nominee has shown determination and focus along their way toachievements.
- Highlight moments that show a sense of community, thinking outside the box to impact theirworld.
- In 25 words (2-3 sentences), please summarise your nomination; highlighting yourachievements and impacts made. This summary will be used for all media purposes andonstage presentations at the gala dinner.

As a digital agency, Luminary strives to use digital technology to create experiences that make the human experience brighter. Through the Tech Visionary Award, Luminary will support young people who are inspiring or influencing others in the field of digital. They may have a fully functioning product or service, or it might just be a killer idea that’s just waiting for its moment to shine. The Luminary Tech Visionary Award will recognise young people demonstrating creative thinking and making a significant contribution and social impact through the use of digital.
Provide an overview of the product or service and how it utilises digital technology
Detail how the idea for the product or service came about
Outline the social impact of the product or service
Provide evidence of the progress that has been made so far (for initiatives at the concept stage, provide a detailed business plan)
Outline any challenges that have been (or are currently being) faced along the way to realising the vision
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.

- Length of service and commitment
- Organisations supported and who has benefited from the contribution
- Barriers and difficulties and how they have been overcome
- Nature and impact of the individual’s position
- Innovative approach to social issues
- Contribution to lasting solutions and sustainability
- 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 group – is it a youth advisory group for local government or for a community organisation; is it an advocacy group, is it a representative group, is it a peer support group?
- How long has the group been operating and what is its composition, including numbers participating, age range and how representative the group is?
- What are the objectives of the group and what programs, projects or activities have been undertaken?
- How has the group engaged other young people in its programs, projects and activities?
- What have been the achievements of the group and what has been the impact in the community?
- What leadership, management and time commitment has been involved for members of the group?
- What challenges or barriers have been experienced 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.

- What successes and cultural achievements has the nominee had?
- How have these contributions and achievements been shared with the community?
- How has your education, training and/or employment (if applicable) enabled you to work towards your achievements?
- Outline any challenges or adversity you have had to overcome.
- Have your achievements inspired 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.