Community - group or organisation

Nomination criteria 

Outstanding contribution to strengthening the Sunshine Coast community through initiatives, programs, services, events or activities that foster connection, inclusion, participation, belonging and community wellbeing.

This award recognises not-for-profit community groups and organisations that help create a welcoming, caring and vibrant community, and that contribute to the Sunshine Coast Council Community Strategy vision:

"Together we thrive – A community that thrives through connection with people, places and spaces, and stays true to our values as welcoming, caring and vibrant, with opportunities to participate for all."

Nominations require 300-500 words addressing assessment criteria. 

Review the entry rules and conditions.

Assessment criteria 

• How has the nominee strengthened the community?
  (List the programs, events, or initiatives they’ve delivered and who has benefited from them.)
• What impact have their efforts had on others?
  (Provide examples of how they have improved wellbeing, fostered inclusion, increased participation, built connections, or addressed community needs.)
• Why does this nominee deserve to receive the Community Strengthening award?
  (Tell us what makes them exceptional and how their contributions have helped create a stronger, more connected and inclusive community.) 

Category Guidance

Eligible nominations may include organisation's that:

• Foster social connection and community participation
• Support vulnerable or disadvantaged community members
• Promote inclusion, belonging and equity
• Build community resilience and capacity
• Deliver volunteer-led initiatives
• Provide community services, support programs or outreach activities
• Strengthen neighborhoods and local networks
• Create opportunities for people to connect through community events and activities
• Advocate for and support underrepresented groups.

Community groups or organisations' with a primary focus on: 

• arts and culture should be nominated in the Arts and Culture Award category.
• health, sport and wellbeing should be nominated in the Healthy and Active Award category.
• environment should be nominated in the Environment Award category.

NOTE: If you need assistance completing the form or would prefer an alternative method of nomination other than text (e.g. verbal), please contact us at communityawards@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to discuss.