Nominations for 2015 are now closed.
Nominations for 2016 open 1 December 2015.
The National Achievement Award recognises an individual who has:
- made an established history of distinguished service to the vocational education and training (VET) sector
- made a lasting contribution to VET practice
- exhibited leadership and provided inspiration to others in the VET sector
- positively influenced VET on a state, national or international level.
Eligibility
The National Achievement Award is presented in recognition of an individual's outstanding contributions to the VET sector. These contributions may be a new innovation, new knowledge, or ways to improve professional practice. Importantly, the contributions should be above and beyond the everyday and have had a long lasting impact in the sector.
Selection of the nominee is made on the basis of the candidate's significant, fundamental contributions to the VET sector (whether in research, leadership, mentorship or other) and the lasting impact of these contributions to the sector.
Nominees should have:
- made a positive impact on the VET sector [at either state/territory or national level]
- earned recognition by other industry, training, education or employer groups;
- the respect of professional peers
- demonstrated, over an extended period of time a contribution which has included either research, industry achievement, professional leadership and service to the VET community
- personal integrity
- less than 25 years of service to VET (if the nominee has 25 years, or more, of sustained service to vocational education and training then please consider nominating for the Lifetime Achievement Award)
Nominees:
- must be currently working in the VET sector to be eligible for this award
- should be permanent residents of Australia.
Selection Process and Key Dates
| Selection Process | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Nominate directly to the Australian Training Awards. | Opening 1 December 2014 Closing 29 May 2015 |
| Nominations are shortlisted. | Date to be advised |
| The recipient is announced at the Australian Training Awards presentation dinner event in Hobart, Tasmania. | 19 November 2015 |
Criteria
Section A: Overview
Provide a short overview of the person, their achievements and the reason for the nomination.
Section B: Nominees will be assessed against the following criteria:
Criterion 1: History of service
The nominee’s history of service to the VET sector - in particular, positions of leadership the nominee has held such as on boards or as chair of committees. Any other known history, such as participation on committees and workgroups, and any examples of the nominee representing VET sector officially as a liaison to other organisations or at state or national meetings.
Criterion 2: Significant contribution and positive influence on the VET sector
The nominee’s significant contribution(s) to the advancement of vocational education and training practice, including teaching or training positions or programs, awards or recognition from professional or industry groups and institutions, innovative approaches to difficulties. How will the nominee’s story inspire others to higher standards in their work or to raise the communities’ perception of the VET sector?
Criterion 3: Leadership
The nominee’s leadership in the field of vocational education and training including, but not limited to, positively influencing policy or practice on a state, national or international level. This may include Government committees and workgroups, advocacy, senior positions, other training, mentoring or committee participation. How have they “made a difference” in some way?
Contact
Phone 02 6240 8155 or email australiantrainingawards@education.gov.au.
Enter
Nominations are to be made directly to the Australian Training Awards.
To enter:
- prepare the nomination addressing Section A and Section B above.
- Ensure the nomination is in 12 pt font and a maximum of 20 A4 pages (including attachments and excluding nomination form).
- Complete and attach the National Achievement Award Nomination Form to the application, and send to:
Assistant Manager
Australian Training Awards
Skills Policy Division
Department of Education and Training
GPO Box 9880
Canberra City ACT 2601