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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Finalists in the 2018 HESTA Community Sector Awards have been announced
Prizes
Winners will share a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you.
Nominations now closed
Award categories
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.
Reward
Overall winners share in a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you.
2017
2017 winners
Social Impact
Community Legal Centres Queensland
Finalists
Blind Citizens Australia
Good Pitch Australia
Jesuit Social Services
WIRE Women's Information
Outstanding Organisation
WEstjustice
Finalists
Good Shepherd Microfinance
Little Dreamers Australia
Orange Sky Australia
Puuya Foundation
Unsung Hero
Jenny Glare
Finalists
Simone Nicole Baird
Margaret Jorgensen
Elizabeth Serpell
Edward Thomson
Social Impact
Women with Disabilities Victoria
Finalists
Advocare Incorporated
Fitted for Work
Justice Connect Not-for-profit Law
Unsung Hero
Anne Mitchell
Finalists
Dr Claire Jones
Janne Bidenko
Ronald Briggs
Outstanding Organisation
Arts Project Australia
Finalists
Communicare Inc.
Youth Involvement Council
SHINE for Kids Cooperative Ltd
Outstanding Organisation
Finalists
