The Premier's Awards for Queensland
Seniors aims to: celebrate and recognise the voluntary contributions of
older Queenslanders; provide role models to inspire and encourage other
older people; challenge traditional assumptions about older people and
growing older.
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Australian
of the Year Awards Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. There are four award categories: Australian of the Year; Senior Australian of the Year (60+ years); Young Australian of the Year (16 - 30 years); Australia's Local Hero. |
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The
Bridge Award
The Bridge Award is a development program
for young people who are: 11 years 6 months – 14 years, and for young
people who, due to special circumstances, may experience barriers to
participating in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
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Please see website for further details |
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Club
Achievement Awards Since 1994 the Club Achievement Awards have been recognising excellence in Queensland's club industry. The awards aim to highlight the achievements of Queensland clubs across all areas of club operations and to acknowledge the importance of all clubs, big and small, in metropolitan and regional Queensland. |
Please see website for further details |
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Domestic
and Family Violence Prevention Awards These awards recognise and reward innovation and best practice by dedicated individuals, groups, government and non-government organisations who work towards the prevention of domestic and family violence in Queensland. |
Please see website for further details |
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The Duke of
Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program is available to every young Queenslander aged between 14 and 25 years. To receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award, participants complete a minimum of between six months to two years participation in self-selected activities. These activities include service to the community, skills development, expeditions or explorations and physical recreation. |
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Healthy
Queensland Awards The Queensland Government has set an ambitious target to make Queenslanders Australia's healthiest people. To help achieve this, the Queensland Government has launched the Healthy Queensland Awards. This will be an annual state-wide competition to find Queensland's Healthiest Community, Queensland's Healthiest School and Queensland's Healthiest Workplace. Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland is proud to partner with the Department of Local Government Sport and Recreation, the Department of Education Training and the Arts and Queensland Health on this exciting initiative. |
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Minister's
Award for Excellence in Workforce Development
The Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development are for non-government organisations in the community and disability services sectors. The awards were established to develop a broader understanding of the importance of workforce planning, management and development across the community and disability service sectors and to recognise, value and celebrate good practice by showcasing the strategies used by organisations to build the capacity of their workers and enhance services to their clients. |
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National
Trust Queensland Annual Heritage Awards
The National Trust of Qld. welcomes
nominations from individuals, businesses, government authorities,
professional bodies and community organisations. These awards are
dedicated to everyone in the community who contributes to the
conservation and enjoyment of Queensland's heritage.
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Please see website for further details |
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Office For
Women
'The Our Women, Our State Awards will
recognise the achievements of Queensland girls and women in building
brighter futures for other females in Queensland's science, engineering
and technology industries.
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Closes 11 September 2009 |
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Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors | Please see website for further details |
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Queensland Multicultural Awards The Queensland Multicultural Awards recognise people and groups whose outstanding efforts over a sustained period have helped promote multiculturalism, support new migrants and increase community awareness of the value of multiculturalism. |
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The
Reconciliation Awards for Business
The Reconciliation Awards for Business
recognise individuals, organisations and businesses taking positive
steps towards reconciliation. These awards are for individuals,
businesses and community organisations operating in Queensland.
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Please see website for further details |
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Regional
Achievement & Community Awards The Regional Achievement & Community Awards for Queensland are about recognising rural and regional achievers in your community. |
September
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Showcase
Awards for Excellence in Schools
The Showcase Awards for Excellence in
Schools provides Queensland State Schools the chance to shine in the
spotlight and the opportunity to share in more than $370 000 in grants.
The Showcase program is designed for Queensland State Schools and
features eight categories.
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