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Awards Programs
There are many programs that recognise and award Volunteers and people in the community for their achievements and support in various areas. Here are details of some of those programs.
The Australian Honours System is aimed at recognising the outstanding achievements of extraordinary Australians. It rewards outstanding service to the community, exceptional acts of bravery, and notable service in the armed forces, emergency services and for public service. The Order of Australia is the highest means of recognition available to Australians.
The Australian Honours System is administered by the Australian Honours Secretariat, the office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General.
For more details, visit the website at:
International Volunteer Day was started by the United Nations in 1985. It is a day when the world recognises the contributions that volunteers make in the community and thank them for their efforts. It is not an awards program, but rather a day when individual organisations and communities can celebrate and show their appreciation for their volunteers.
International Volunteer Day is held annually on December 5.
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The annual Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors provides acknowledgement for the role older people play in the community and recognises their invaluable volunteer contributions. Winners of the awards are recognised in a special ceremony at Parliament House.
Nominations close every year in June.
For more information about the Awards, or to nominate a senior volunteer, visit the website at:
National Volunteer Week starts on the Monday after Mother's Day each year.
For more details, visit the website at:
The Young Achievers Awards are held every year to acknowledge, reward and promote the positive achievements and contributions of young people in the community. The awards are open to anyone between 14 and 26 years of age and are held in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.
There are seven different categories with the winner of each category receiving a trophy and a $2,000 savings account from Heritage Building Society. The categories are:The winners of the Young Achievers Awards also become finalists for Young Australian of the Year. The winner of that title receives an additional $2,000 and a trophy.
The Young Achievers Awards are temporarily unavailable for 2008.
For more information, including nomination forms, closing dates and award dates, please visit the website at:
For more information, including nomination forms, closing dates and award dates, please visit the website at:
The Queensland Young Volunteer Awards 2010 are now open until 18 June 2010. Every day, young Queenslanders make a difference in all aspects of society and community life as volunteers. Young volunteers add to the vibrancy and cohesiveness of our state. The Queensland Young Volunteer Awards acknowledge and reward the efforts of young volunteers aged 12 to 25. Eleven awards will be presented in 2010, with each winner receiving $500, a certificate of recognition, plus personal development opportunities.
Queensland Government values the contribution of volunteers and as part of their Toward Q2: Tomorrow's Queensland has set a target to increase by 50% the number of Queenslanders involved in their communities as volunteers.
The awards are part of the Queensland Government's target to provide a perfect opportunity for community leaders, community organisations and teachers to say 'thank you' to young volunteers. If you know an outstanding young volunteer or group of volunteers, this is your opportunity to nominate them for an award.
For further information go to the Get Involved website or contact:
Office for Volunteering - Department of Communities
Ph: 07 3898 0120 - Vivi Zammit or
Email: volunteering@communities.qld.gov.au
The Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards are aimed at recognising, rewarding and encouraging regionally-based artists and cultural volunteers who have made a substantial contribution to the arts in regional communities in Australia.
For more information, including nomination forms and closing dates, please visit the website at:
An annual award which recognises a manager of volunteers for outstanding contribution to volunteer management.
Winners are announced November 05 - International Volunteer Managers Day.
To nominate an outstanding volunteer manager, contact:
Australasian Association of Volunteer Administrators (AAVA)
PO Box 1782
Surfers Paradise Q 4217 or
Email: aava@aava.asn.au