Nominations
How to Nominate an Organisation
All nominated organisations will need to agree and consent to being nominated for an award.
- Choose the award category that is most suitable. If you are unsure, refer to the selection criteria for each category.
- You may nominate an organisation for more than one award category. You will need to complete separate applications for each category you nominate the organisation for.
- Complete the nomination form and address the selection criteria in 750 words or less in total.
- Include additional information up to 10MB in size e.g. photos, testimonials, articles.
- Read and accept the Nominee Declaration.
- Attach a copy of organisation’s income and expenditure statement as at 30 June 2024.
- Ensure the nomination form is approved by the Chairperson or President of the organisation, or an authorised delegate within the organisation.
- Complete and submit your online nomination by 5pm Tuesday 28th January 2025.
How to Nominate an Individual
All nominated individuals will need to agree and consent to being nominated for an award.
- Choose the award category that is most suitable. If you are unsure, refer to the selection criteria for each category.
- You may nominate an individual for more than one award category. You will need to complete separate applications for the category you are nominating the individual for.
- Complete the nomination form and address the selection criteria in 750 words or less.
- Include additional information up to 10MB in size e.g. photos, testimonials, articles.
- Read and accept the Nominee Declaration.
- Ensure the nomination form is approved by the person you are nominating.
- The nominee gives permission for WACOSS to submit this nomination to other recognition programs such as the Australian of the Year Award.
- Complete and submit your online nomination by 5pm Tuesday 28th January 2025.
Judging
The CSEA judging panel is comprised of qualified industry employees and leaders, selected for their knowledge, history, or involvement in community services. The panel of judges volunteer their time to participate.
- Judges will consider entries across each of the categories.
- Judges reserve the right to accept or reject nominations, or to refrain from presenting an award in one or more categories or awards, if there are too few entries, or due to the standard of submissions.
- The decision of the judges of the Community Services Excellence Awards will at all times be binding, and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Only finalists will be officially notified of their selection.
- All nomination material and information remains the property of WACOSS.
Enquiries
If you have any questions relating to nominating including eligibility and nominating please contact the CSEA Coordinator on CSEA2025@wacoss.org.au
If you have any queries relating to challenges with submitting your form please contact Event & Conference Co: 08 6102 2516, wacoss@eventandconferenceco.com.au
(Please note – Submission must be made online, this template is for reference only)
Key Dates
Community Services Excellence Awards
Monday 12 May 2025
Wacoss Conference
12 - 14 May 2025
Nominations close
28 January 2025