Volunteer Awards 2010
Nominations are open for the Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards 2010
Nominations close 26 March 2010
About the awards
The Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards recognise, reward and encourage regionally-based artists and cultural volunteers who have made a substantial contribution to the arts in regional communities in Australia.
The awards will be presented at Junction 2010 - connecting the future, Regional Arts Australia’s national conference to be held in
The Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards Program is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body, through its Community Partnerships section.
Nominate yourself or someone you know who has made a difference in your community. Young people are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Award categories
Sustained Contribution
To recognise and reward a regionally based arts volunteer who has made a signfiicant contribution to the arts in regional Australia over a period of five years or more.
Outstanding contribution
To recognise and reward a regionally based arts volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to an arts project, event, organisation or community in regional Australia. Young people are particularly encouraged to nominate.
Award benefits
Each award recipient will receive a package valued at over $1,800, which includes:
- A commissioned artwork by a regional artist engraved with the recipient's name
- A framed certificate signed by the President of Regional Arts Australia and CEO of the Australia Council for the Arts
- Public recognition through a high profile award presentation event and the media and communication channels available through RAA and its member agencies
- A complimentary registration for Junction 2010 - connecting the future, the RAA national conference in Launceston from 26-29 August 2010 and tickets to the conference dinner
- Complimentary travel and accommodation for Junction 2010
Eligibility criteria
Regional
Nominees must either be a resident in regional
Voluntary
The nominee must be a volunteer in relation to the particular contribution being acknowledged. This does not entirely exclude paid artists, arts workers and employees of arts organisations as long as the nominee has engaged in substantial volunteer work beyond the scope of their paid role. The definition of “substantial” will be at the discretion of the selection committee in each state.
Citizenship or residency
· The nominee must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
· Proof of citizenship or residency may be required.
· Nominations of temporary residents may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Age
· Nominees for both award categories must be at least 18 years of age (as at 27 August 2010)
· There is no age criterion for either category, although young people are particularly encouraged to apply, especially to the Outstanding Contribution category.
Association with Regional Arts
Regionally-based arts and cultural volunteers who have an existing association with Regional Arts Australia are not excluded from nomination, as long as they meet the above eligibility criterion. However, past and present RAA board members are not eligible for a period of five years after leaving the board.
Selection Criteria
Nominations will be considered against the following criteria:
Personal Commitment
Demonstrated personal commitment and effort towards the arts in a regional community or regional Australia in general.
Nature of Contribution
Demonstrated positive and sustainable contribution to the arts in a specific regional community or to regional Australia in general; and/or
Demonstrated positive contribution through the arts to the quality of life for individuals and/or communities in regional Australia.
Positive Impact
Evidence that the contribution had a positive impact on the quality and/or quantity of artistic activity within a specific regional community or regional Australia in general.
Extent of Contribution
The extent of the nominee’s influence on and achievements in the arts in a regional community or regional Australia in general, including whether the contribution has a lasting impact and how many people benefit from the contribution.
Duration of Contribution
Consideration will be given to both duration and significance of the nominee’s contribution. Length of service alone will not be the primary consideration.
Nomination
Download the nomination form
Available in PDF (1.01MB) - full nomination form and conditions
Available in Word (6.69MB) - nomination form only (can be completed electronically)
Who may nominate
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Nominations will be accepted from organisations and individuals.
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Self nominations will be accepted.
How to nominate
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The nominator must submit a nomination form and any relevant support material, such as press clippings, photographs (no more than ten images), DVDs, letters of support, or testimonials.
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The nomination form must be signed and dated by the nominator and the nominee.
Submission of nominations
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Nominations can be posted, hand delivered, emailed or faxed.
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All nominations, including those submitted by email, must include a signed nomination form and all attachments and inclusions must be submitted by the nomination closing date.
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Nominations must be submitted to the relevant organisation in each state or territory
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An acknowledgement of receipt will be provided for each nomination.
Nomination conditions
- Nominees will be individuals and at least 18 years of age by 27 August 2010 (when the Regional Arts Australia national biennial arts conference begins, which forms part of the recipient benefits).
- Nominators must consult with the nominee prior to submitting the nomination to obtain their consent and ensure information is accurate. The nominee’s signature must be on the nomination form.
- If a nominee is awarded a Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Award he/she agrees to attend the presentation ceremony.
- The selection committee’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The selection committee reserves the right to not present one or more of the awards in any year .
- Supporting material must be clearly labelled, identifying the images and briefly explaining how this material is relevant to the nominee’s contribution.
- Award recipients will be notified in writing.
- All information and material submitted remains the property of the Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards selection committee. Entries will not be returned, so please make a copy of nomination form and materials.
- Entries will be stored at Regional Arts Australia and retained for 12 months.
- Privacy Statement: The nominator submits this nomination with the understanding that the personal information provided is for the sole purpose of deciding the Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Award for 2010. This information will only be disclosed to the selection committee and will not be given or sold to any other party. However, if the nominee receives an award their name will be published in Regional Arts Australia publicity and in the media
Further information
Enquiries to Jo McDonald, Project Officer, Regional Arts Australia, ph: 08 8444 0428, mobile: 0402 070 021, email
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History
The awards were first presented in October 2008 at the sixth national regional arts conference, art at the heart
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