Queensland
Bill Collie (Urban Utilities)
These awards (one per state) celebrate the Australian spirit of mateship.
Australians are renowned to come together to provide unconditional help and support each other during times of need. It is this compassion and kindness that we want to recognise and we encourage you to share your stories and submit nominations to acknowledge someone who has supported those during challenging times.
The winner will have made an outstanding contribution to supporting others, which might include:
There will be one award per state, with completed applications judged by the WIOA committees in each state. Courtesy of award sponsor, TRILITY, the winner will receive a financial contribution that will be provided to a charity of their choice.
Applications are judged by a WIOA selection committee and the winner will be announced at a WIOA event to be confirmed.
The extent to which the program or initiative has been able to promote and support the workplace or community they serve, such as access, participation and connection for co-workers, members of the community, and people from disadvantaged and marginalised groups.
Impact The extent to which the program or initiative has benefited co-workers, members of the community, and people from disadvantaged and marginalized groups.
Innovation The level of creativity, imagination, and innovation demonstrated within the program or initiative.