PLA Awards 2017
 


ELIGIBILITY

  • All nominees must be current members (corporate or individual) of Parks and Leisure Australia.
  • Nominees may nominate their own organisation or another.
  • The project/event/programme must have been completed or occurred during the past 2 years.
  • David Aldous Student of the Year Award nominees must be a full or part-time tertiary student and a permanent resident of Australia. They may be either nominated by a third party (who is an active Parks & Leisure Australia member) or be self nominated by an active member. 
  • Emerging Leader of the Year Award nominees must be under 30 years of age at the date that submissions close and have less than 7 years of experience in the parks and leisure industry. They may be either nominated by a third party (who is an active Parks & Leisure Australia member) or be self nominated by an active member. 
  • Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award nominees can only be nominated by a third party who is an active Parks & Leisure Australia member.

CRITERIA 

The Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence submissions are online only. The online submissions open on 16th January, 2017. It is recommended that applications are prepared and saved in Microsoft Word (or other program) and then copied and pasted into the online format.  Links to video may be inserted into the relevant criteria by providing the URL/link in the text. 

Recognition of key stakeholders may be done via submitting a joint submission. Both organisations will then be announced as nominees and recognised with certificates (regional level) / shards (national level) should the joint submission win the category. The submitting organisation is required to meet eligibility. 

When completing your submission, do not presume the judges have prior knowledge of your region. Take the time to write a well written entry - it can only be judged on what is submitted. 

ORGANISATIONAL AWARDS

All nominations are required to respond to the following five (5) questions (each limited to 500 word maximum):

Innovation and Originality

Demonstrated evidence of a unique approach, special challenges overcome and/or a high level of creativity

Engagement

Demonstrated appropriate and meaningful consultation and collaboration with community, stakeholders, colleagues and partners throughout the project/programme.

Excellence

Demonstrated industry leadership and potential to be so showcased by Parks and Leisure Australia

Sustainability

The degree to which factors relating to ongoing reliability and resilience have been adequately considered and incorporated.

Achievements

An explanation of the achievement of objectives as demonstrated by the provision of results, measurement and/or indicators of actual success appropriate to objectives.

General Information

  • It is useful to include information on your organisations size, location, population, operating budgets so the judging panel may put your submission into context with other applications. 
  • You will be provided the opportunity to provide up to three (3) files of supporting documentation/photographs which must be uploaded to the submission (in PDF or JPEG formats). Please only attach relevant documents.
  • You will be requested to include a 50 word summary and a high resolution jpeg image for promotional purposes which will be used throughout the promotion of the 2017 awards process.
  • On receipt of your submission, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email please call us or contact: admin@parksleisure.com.au


INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

David Aldous Student of the Year Award

  • Relevant personal achievements *

  • Effective communication skills *
  • Evidence of teamwork *
  • Capacity to be an effective 'ambassador for the parks and leisure sector' *
  • Awareness of the current issues facing the parks and leisure sector *
  • Currently studying  (full time or part time) including name of course, date due for completion *
  • Any previous qualifications completed

Emerging Leader Award

  • Evidence of 'pursuit of excellence' in career to date *

  • Commitment to professional development through education and training *
  • Demonstrated leadership among other parks and leisure professionals at work and/or in Parks & Leisure Australia activities *
  • Demonstrated contribution to the parks and leisure industry through personal initiative and particular highlights *

Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award

  • A description of the nominated person's demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the parks and leisure industry taking into consideration their length of contribution and his/her impact on the industry.
  • The contributions that have enhanced the development of colleagues within his/her work place, Parks and leisure Australia, and/or the broader parks and leisure industry, taking into consideration specific achievements and any barriers that were overcome.
  • Demonstrated high standard of professionalism and outstanding leadership within the parks and leisure industry (a minimum of 10 years).
  • Personal and professional contributions that have enhanced the standard of the industry as a profession.
General Information
  • You will be provided the opportunity to provide up to three (3) files of supporting documentation which should include a formal reference from an employer and/or lecturer 
  • Please include a 50 word summary of achievements for promotional purposes *
  • Please provide a profile image (in high resolution jpeg format)