2017 ACT Children's Week Awards Application

ACT Children's Week, 21-29 October 2017

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2017 ACT Children's Week Awards Application

CELEBRATING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

2017 NATIONAL THEME – ‘EDUCATION HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM CHILDREN'S LIVES’ (ARTICLE 29 - UN RIGHTS OF THE CHILD)

The purpose of Children’s Week, held nationally, is to raise awareness of the needs, interests, rights and achievements of children and young people and to assist them to realise their individual potential. The presentation of Awards allows ACT Children’s Week to give public recognition to individuals or groups for outstanding contributions to the welfare and interests of children and young people, either in a voluntary or paid capacity.

We are looking for people in the community who ‘make a difference’, not forgetting the ‘quiet achievers’. We also seek nominations for young people who make a difference and are role models for others.

Selected Award recipients will be presented with Awards at the 2017 ACT Children’s Week Launch Ceremony to be held at the National Museum of Australia on Wednesday 25 October – Universal Children’s Day in Australia.

All other Award nominees receive an Award Certificate and congratulatory letter during Children’s Week.

Please note:

. The awards application process closes at COB on Monday 11 September 2017.

. Nominators may submit more than one nomination

. Ensure all details cited in the nomination are accurate – check spelling of name

. Nominations must be on space and word limit provided – if required any additional supporting documentation can be emailed to .

People or organisations who have made a difference*

OUTSTANDING COURAGE AWARD - for a person of 18 years and under, for having overcome extreme adversity and shown bravery and generosity.

ENDEAVOUR AWARD - for a person of 18 years and under, who makes extraordinary contributions to other children/young people. This may include voluntary work, advocacy or being a good role model for other children and young people.

YOUTH COMMITMENT AWARD - for groups of young people who see a need in their community and work together to create a solution. (Open to schools, youth groups, formal and informal groups.)

COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN AWARD - for individuals, groups, volunteers, media, organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to children/young people in the community.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AWARD - for individuals, groups, organisations who have made extraordinary contributions to children/young people significantly improving their opportunities to learn and grow.

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AWARD - for businesses and organisations - who have made a significant difference for children/young people

NAME OF NOMINEE(accurate spelling)*

ADDRESS OF NOMINEE*

NOMINEE CONTACT DETAILS (phone):*

NOMINEE CONTACT DETAILS (email):*

NOMINEE ORGANISATION AND POSITION HELD (if applicable):

NOMINATED BY (your name):*

ADDRESS (your address):*

CONTACT DETAILS (your phone):*

CONTACT DETAILS (your email):*

ORGANISATION AND POSITION HELD (if applicable for you):

REASONS FOR NOMINATION - please ensure accuracy of details (max 700 words)*

SUMMARY OF REASONS - optional - to be used on citation/presentation (max 250 words)

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