How to nominate
Nomination Form (PDF 97 KB)
Nomination Form (Word 297 KB)
Please note: There have been some reported issues from some people regarding the Word version of the nomination form. If you are having issues, instead you can email the details on the nomination form to NEAwards@health.gov.au along with your Statements of Achievement and other supporting documentation (as outlined in the guidelines). If you have any further queries regarding this please contact free call number 1800 641 538.
Open the form above by clicking on one of the links. Alternatively, you can right-click and save the Word Document to your computer. The Nomination Form is able to be edited online by simply clicking in the boxes where you want to type your information. Please make sure you print the form off and save all your changes.
Once you have completed your form, you may lodge it electronically by emailing it to NEAwards@health.gov.au (make sure you attach your supporting documents to the email) or by printing the form and attachments and sending to:
Department of Health and Ageing
National Excellence Awards in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
MDP 17
GPO Box 9848
Canberra City ACT 2601
Closing Date – 3 August 2007
Completing Your Nomination
Ensure that in completing your nomination form you have:General Information
- Individuals and organisations can be nominated in more than one category however they are only eligible to win one award in an awards year
- Individuals cannot be nominated in a category if they have previously won the award in that category
- Finalists must be available for a site visit from the Judging Panel between 17 September 2007 and 26 October 2007
- All nominees will be contacted in writing and advised of the Judging Panel’s decision
- The decisions made by the Judging Panel are final and no correspondence will be entered into
- Awards will not be granted posthumously
- Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years
- Late entries will not be accepted
- Nominees are not encouraged to send additional documentation with their nominations
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.
Individual Category
Nominations must include a letter of support (up to 500 words) from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person of standing within the community where the individual works. The letter must demonstrate that the person being nominated is recognised by the community for their work in the health sector.Organisation Category
Nominations must include a letter of support (up to 500 words) from a stakeholder. This letter must demonstrate that the organisation is contributing to positive health outcomes for the community.Finalists
All finalists will be visited by members of the judging panel. The aim of the site visits is to verify the information provided in the finalists' nomination forms. The judges will have an opportunity to see the finalists and their work in the community.The site visits will also provide finalists with an opportunity to showcase their achievements.
Site visits will involve meetings with members of the community and consultations with the organisations and stakeholders.
Finalists may also be invited to attend relevant conferences and workshops in the Awards year or subsequent years.