Community Sector

The HESTA Community Sector Awards recognise outstanding service provision, advocacy and leadership in improving the lives of people who rely on access to the services of this sector.

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A story worth celebrating...

Do you know someone with a story worth celebrating? Nominations for the 2019 Awards are now open!

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Awards Dinner

The 2019 Awards dinner will be held in conjunction with ACOSS' National Conference

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Prizes

Winners will share a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you.

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Nominations are now closed

Finalists will be announced on 29 October 2019.

Award categories

Unsung Hero

An individual working within the community sector who has made an exceptional contribution to social justice in Australia by enhancing the wellbeing of individuals or communities experiencing disadvantage.

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Outstanding Organisation

An organisation which has made an outstanding contribution to social justice in Australia through the development or provision of a high quality and innovative program, project or specific service.

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Social Impact

An individual, organisation or network that has made an outstanding contribution to social justice in Australia through policy development, advocacy, leadership or representation.

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Who can enter?

Australia’s community sector contributors are at the forefront of caring for and providing support to members of the community who experience disadvantage, discrimination, exclusion and hardship.

Colleagues, community sector professionals, volunteers and community sector contributors can nominate a special individual or team who has made a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged Australians. Everyone involved in the delivery of community services can nominate, or be nominated in accordance with the terms and conditions.

Recognition

Every person or organisation nominated will receive a certificate in recognition of their contributions.

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Acknowledgment

Finalists receive two tickets to attend the Awards dinner.

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Reward

Overall winners share in a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you.

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Relive the excitement of the 2018 HESTA Community Sector Awards

The 2018 Awards dinner was held in Sydney on October 29 2018.

2018 winners

Outstanding Organisation

VisAbility Ltd was recognised for developing an innovative model of remote orientation and mobility services to people who are blind or vision impaired.

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Social Impact

End Rape On Campus Australia was recognised for advocating to end sexual violence at universities and residential colleges by providing direct support to survivors and their advocates.

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