PLA Awards 2017
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Do I have to be a member of Parks and Leisure Australia to enter the awards?
A: Yes. If you or your organisation is currently not a Parks and Leisure Australia member, contact Lina Court at membership@parkslesiure.com.au for more information on membership rates and benefits or refer to the membership page on the website www.parksleisure.com.au/membershipinfo/membership-prices.

Q: Does my project/ programme and/or event have to be completed?
A: Yes the nominated project/programme and/or event but be completed in the past two years.

Q: What is a joint submission?
A joint submission recognises your organisation as well as another key stakeholder who have contributed to the project. Both organisations will be recognised at all stages of the process. An example of a joint submission would be a Council and an Architect firm. 

Q: I have entered into the PLA Awards of Excellence in the past - can I enter the same project into the same project again for 2017?A: Yes, however if your project won an award category in the past you are unable to enter the same project in the same award category.

Q: Can I enter the same project into more than one award category?
A: Yes, ensuring you address the criteria for each award category and the entry is relevant to that category. 

Q: How do I enter the Regional Awards?
A: Entering a nomination into the National Awards of Excellence gives you automatic entry to be eligible to win a Regional Award (excluding the Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award).

Q: How do I know if I have won a Regional Award?
Parks and Leisure Australia holds regional events across the country to announce Regional Award winners. These events can be a breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktail reception. Further information on the 2017 Regional Award events can be found online click here.

Q: When are national winners announced?
A: National winners will be announced at the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, Tuesday 24th October, 2016 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland. Tickets for the Gala Dinner will be available for purchase early 2017.

Q: Are national finalists expected to attend the Award of Excellence Gala Dinner?
A: Yes, a representative from your organisation should be in attendance to accept the award, should you win.