About the awards
The aim of the Awards Program is to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations and to promote quality and excellence in health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Awards will highlight innovation and leadership and will provide encouragement to all individuals and organisations in their pursuit of excellence.
The Awards Program will also raise awareness in the broader community of the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.
There are six award categories in total, comprised of three awards for individuals and three awards for organisations. Two finalists will be selected for each award and will receive visits from members of the judging panel.
Each individual finalist (and one guest) as well as two representatives from each finalist organisation will be flown to Sydney to attend the Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference on 22-23 November 2007, as well as participate in the Awards Workshop and Ceremony on 22 November 2007.
The Awards
1. Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
This award recognises and honours individuals for their commitment and achievement (of at least 20 years) in the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. This prestigious award consists of a certificate, commemorative pin and a bursary to the value of $50,000.
2. Young Leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
This award recognises and honours individuals (up to the age of 30 as of 31 December 2007) who has demonstrated leadership in any area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. This prestigious award consists of a certificate, commemorative pin and a bursary to the value of $50,000.
3. Individual Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
This award recognises and honours the contribution and achievement of an individuals in any area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. This prestigious award consists of a certificate, commemorative pin and a bursary to the value of $50,000.
4. Excellence and Innovation in Service Delivery
This award recognises orgnisations that have achieved significant improvement and/or innovation in service delivery. This prestigious award consists of a certificate, commemorative trophy and a grant to the organisation to the value of $10,000.
5. Excellence and Innovation in Community Health Outcomes
This award recognises organisations that have achieved significant improvement and/or innovation in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community health outcomes. This prestigious award consists of a certificate, commemorative trophy and a grant to the organisation to the value of $10,000.
6. Working Together – Partnering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
This is an award for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation and non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation or agency that has successfully developed a partnership to achieve a positive outcome in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health. This prestigious award consists of a certificate, commemorative trophy and a grant to the value of $10,000.
The Awards Process
3 August 2007 - nominations close5 September 2007 - nominations are short-listed and all nominees are contacted
17 September - 26 October 2007 - judges visit finalists
22 November 2007 - winners announced at the Awards Ceremony in Sydney
Statements of Achievement
All nominees must address the three Statements of Achievement and all
nominations will be assessed against the following criteria.
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Effectiveness: The extent to which positive and measurable results are being achieved
Sustainability: The extent to which achievements can be maintained.
Innovation: The extent to which new concepts, systems and relationships are developed and adopted by the community and/or organisation.
Adaptability: The extent to which achievements can be shared and used by others involved in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Cultural Relevance: The extent to which achievements respect and reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Leadership: The extent to which a vision is being communicated to and embraced by the community and/or organisation.