Selection criteria
Each year three local citizens and one local community group in each local government area will be eligible for the Community Citizen of the Year Awards. The recipients will be selected from nominated people and groups who have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years through active involvement.
Auspire provides four awards each year for presentation in each local government area. These prestigious awards are provided to your local government for presentation.
The winners will have been judged to have shown community engagement and:
- Significant contribution to the local community.
- Demonstrated leadership on a community issue resulting in the enhancement of community life.
- A significant initiative which has brought about positive change and added value to community life.
- Inspiring qualities as a role model for the community
To be selected as an Award recipient, nominees must first meet the outlined Awards selection criteria. Regard is given to their achievements in the year immediately prior to the receipt of the Awards, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contribution to their community.
One nomination is all it takes – multiple nominations will not automatically strengthen an individual’s chances of selection.
Those participating in the short-listing process and selection panel members may also take into consideration the following when assessing and comparing nominations:
- Personal, academic and professional achievements
- Contribution in the relevant field (how has this person ‘put back’ into their field to benefit others)
- Demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity
- Personal interests and community involvement
- Contribution to the local community
- Contribution to development of regional community and/or economy
- Future goals and likely impact
- Degree of difficulty of the achievement and sacrifices made
- Previous awards and recognition
- Voluntary work beyond paid employment
- Nature and length of activity and service
- Achievements as an individual or as part of a group or organisation
- Whether the work of the individual is dividing in opinion or unifying the community.
In ensuring that the Community Citizen of the Year Awards recipients are representative of our diverse society, consideration should be given to gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, and field of endeavour.
