PLA Awards 2015
 

ORGANISATIONAL AWARDS
 
2014 Inclusive and Connected Communities Award winner - Brimbank City Cup


Eligibility:

  • All nominators and nominees must be current members (corporate or individual) of Parks & Leisure Australia
  • Nominators may nominate their own organisation or another
  • The project/programme must have been completed or occurred during the last 2 years


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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS


David Aldous Student of the Year Award

Liam Cole, 2014 David Aldous Student of the Year

Named in honour of the late Dr. David Aldous (a recipient of the Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award), this award seeks to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by students in a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification in the sector throughout Australia.

Eligibility:

  • All nominators and nominees must be current members (corporate or individual) of Parks & Leisure Australia. The nominee may be a student member
  • The nominee must be a full or part-time tertiary student
  • The nominee must be a permanent resident of Australia


Emerging Leader of the Year Award

Thomas Astell-Burt, 2014 Emerging Leader of the Year

This award recognises outstanding achievement by a young or emerging professional (under 30 years of age) who has made a significant contribution to the parks and leisure industry.

Eligibility:

  • All nominators and nominees must be current members (corporate or individual) of Parks & Leisure Australia
  • The nominee must be a permanent resident of Australia
  • The nominee must be under 30 years of age at the date that submissions close and have less than 7 years of experience in the parks and leisure industry




Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award

Cathy Kiss, 2014 Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award winner

Named after a former Federal Minister for Tourism & Recreation, this is the most prestigious individual award bestowed by Parks & Leisure Australia. The award salutes the significant contribution an individual has made to the development, promotion and advocacy of the parks and leisure industry through their personal and professional endeavours over a substantial period.


Eligibility: 

  • Candidates for the Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award can only be nominated by a third party who is an active Parks & Leisure Australia member

 


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