How to submit a nomination
Step one
Read this nomination guide, including the terms and conditions below, and review the submission requirements of entry for the awards.
Step two
- Determine who to nominate
- Discuss the nomination with the nominee as you are required to get their endorsement for the nomination. Nominators must ensure that they have gained consent and have notified the nominee of the submission.
Step three
Prepare the nominee details. You will require the following before you can submit the nomination:
Nominee details
- Name
- Mobile
- Age of nominee
- Pronouns (Optional)
- Cultural/religious beliefs (Optional)
- Does the nominee identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
- Organisation
- Postal address.
Referee details
All nominations must include the contact details of two (2) referees for each nomination.
Responses to nomination questions
A response to all nomination questions is required and the judges will be assessing responses.
Nomination questions
Each nominator must respond to the following questions in relation to the categories criteria above:
- Q1: How does the nominee meet the category criteria? (500 words)
- Q2 In what ways does the nominee impact the social, cultural or civic life of those they support in the community? (300 words)
- Please provide a 50-word statement about the nominee that can be used for marketing purposes. (50 words) NOTE: This question will not be judged and does not contribute to the nominee's score.
Attachments
- A photo of the nominee
- Any supporting links or videos that contribute to the nomination.
Step four
Register with the online nomination platform Award .
Note: Submissions can be accepted in other formats. To discuss this further, please contact the Seniors Festival Team by telephone on (03) 8850 6164 or email seniorsfestival@dffh.vic.gov.au.
Step five
Log in to the online nomination platform Award and fill out the nomination form by typing directly into the electronic form, making sure you keep within the total 800-word count. Complete and submit your online nomination(s) by 11.59pm on Sunday 11 August 2024
Reviewed 14 June 2024