Nomination Check-list

Your checklist to complete your nomination form:

  1. Download the nomination form, so you have all the information and tips you need to consider

  2. Address the nomination criteria for the award category you are nominating someone for

  3. Include a recent photograph of the nominee

  4. Please don’t rush the nomination to enter at the last minute; we simply ask that you pay respect to the woman you are nominating by taking the time to write a great nomination!

  5. Submit your nomination on time as no late entries will be considered

Tips when nominating

Tell us about the woman you are nominating. How are they an inspirational role model? How have they demonstrated excellence in their field and to the community? In what area and/or roles has the person excelled? We encourage you to submit supporting documentation with your nomination. This may include newspaper clippings, photos, testimonials etc. (Copies of original documents are accepted). Don’t just make a statement - prove it with examples.

Consider the following:

  • How does the nominee stand out from the others in the community? How has their achievement/service to community been greater than what might be normally expected of a person in their age and in their field? Focus on both the quality and quantity of their achievement/service.

    How much of the nominee’s work has been voluntary or focused on helping others? Are there other parts of the community who would/should find the nominee inspirational?

  • Has the nominee overcome particular challenges or adversities to make their achievement?

  • How has the nominee shown achievement/service outside of their particular specialty? For example, personal interests and involvement in the wider community.

  • Has the nominee’s achievement/service been acknowledged elsewhere? - other awards, commendations etc.

  • How does the nominee make you proud to be Aboriginal? Is your view shared by others, in your community?

  • What personal qualities make the nominee inspirational?

  • Why should other Aboriginal people look to the nominee as a role model?

  • Has the nominee shown great bravery, vision or particular strengths of character?

  • Finally, please don’t rush the nomination to enter at the last minute; we simply ask that you pay respect to the woman you are nominating by taking the time to write a great nomination!