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Council*

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Nominee

(the person/organisation you would like to nominate)

Award Category*

Name*

Given Name Family Name

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What is the nominee's sex?

Female
Male
Prefer not to say
Other (you may specify below)

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Other

How does the nominee describe their gender? (Gender refers to current gender, which may be different to sex recorded at birth and may be different to what is indicated on legal documents.)

Man or male
Woman or female
Non-binary
Other (you may specify)
Prefer not to answer

Other (gender)

How do you know the person you're nominating?*

Age

Address (Residential/Work)*

The nominee must reside or work primarily within the jurisdiction of the local council for which you are submitting the nomination. If you do not have the exact address, you may provide the state, city, and postcode to help us verify that the nominee is in the correct Local Government area.

Street Address City State Postcode

Is it a group or event?*

Group/Event Name*

Name

Group/Event Representative Name*

Given Name Family Name

Email

Phone

What type of group is it?

Community group or association
For-profit business
Government agency
Nonprofit or charitable organisation
Religious or faith-based organisation
Social enterprise

What type of event is it?

Check all that apply.

Advocacy for Social Inclusion
Cultural Diversity Celebration
Fundraising Event
Mental Health Awareness Event
Sports and Recreation Program
Youth Mentoring Program
Other (please specify below)

Other (please specify)*

What was the total amount of funds raised?

In which field/sector(s) has the nominee made the most significant contributions?*

Check all that apply.

Other (please specify below)*

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Is the person being nominated an Australian citizen?

Yes
No

Which organisation has the nominee been most involved in or contributed the most work to?

E.g. St John WA, Surf Life Saving, etc. Please add additional organisations in separate fields by clicking the ‘+’ icon to create a new field for each one.

Reason for nomination*

Nominees for the group/event award category must demonstrate community engagement and meet any or all of the following criteria:
- Group/event that creates community engagement.
- Group/event that creates initiatives for new employment.
- Created significant initiative that brought positive change.

Reason for nomination - How has the nominee made a significant contribution to the local community?*

This may include specific examples of volunteer work - including establishing or running community initiatives - charity fundraising, advocacy efforts, or other ways in which the nominee has positively impacted the community. Be sure to highlight any unique or innovative approaches they have taken to address community needs or challenges

How has the nominee demonstrated active citizenship, leadership on a community issue, and enhancement of community life?*

This may include volunteering, community involvement, leadership roles, and any other ways in which the nominee has actively worked towards improving their local community. Please include their inspiring qualities as a role model.

How has the nominee's contribution been recognised elsewhere?

If the nominee has received recognition for their contributions elsewhere, please provide details here. This can include any awards they have won, any media coverage they have received, or any public recognition they have been given.

Attachments

Please attach any relevant documents or materials that support this nomination, such as letters of recommendation, news articles, or photos – maximum five A4 pages, minimum font size 10 point.

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Where did you hear about these awards?*

Other (please specify)*

Additional information

We appreciate you completing the following information as it is important to help us ensure that everyone in the community is provided an opportunity for inclusion and recognition.

In which country was the person born?*

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OLD Does the person speak any language(s) other than English at home?

No, English only
I don't know
Yes (specify)

Which language or languages does the person speak at home?*

Check all that apply.

Other (please specify below)*

Is the person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? (For persons of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, mark both ‘Yes’ boxes)*

No
Yes, Aboriginal
Yes, Torres Strait Islander
I don't know

What is the person's ancestry?

Other (please specify below)*

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What is the person’s ancestry? (For example: English, Scottish, South African, Italian, Malaysian, Vietnamese). Provide more than one ancestry if necessary.

Nominator

(your details)

Name*

Given Name Family Name

Email*

Phone

Do you want to remain anonymous to the nominee?

Yes
No

Address*

Street Address City State Postcode

Referee/Alternate Person

Please include anyone that may be able provide additional information to support this nomination. Name along with a contact email or number is fine.

I give permission for the Australia Day Council of Western Australia to submit this nomination to other recognition programs such as the Australian of the Year Awards

Yes

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