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AGED CARE AWARDS 2018 Awards Information Guide
AGED CARE AWARDS
2018
Awards Information
Guide
Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3
About the Awards .............................................................................................................. 4
Awards Ceremony............................................................................................................... 4
Why Enter?............................................................................................................................ 4
State Awards Prizes.............................................................................................................. 5
National Award Prizes........................................................................................................ 5
Key Dates .............................................................................................................................. 5
How To Nominate................................................................................................................ 7
Eligibility, Nomination Process & Conditions............................................................... 7
Judging Process................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) is the leading peak body supporting over 700 church, charitable and community-based not-for-profit organisations that provide accommodation and care services to older Australians.
ACSA is at the forefront representing, leading and supporting members to achieve excellence in providing quality affordable housing and community and residential care services for older Australians.
The ACSA Aged Care Award celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions that organisations, teams and individuals in the aged care industry have achieved throughout the year.
The awards generate pride in education and training, showcase innovation and teamwork, highlight unique leadership capabilities and focus on the passion, hard work and dedication of those who work across the aged care and community care sector.
The awards further provide the opportunity to increase public confidence and community involvement in aged and community care services.
There are a total of six award categories in this year’s program, with winners from each state and territory having the opportunity to represent their state nationally at the National Award presentation at the ACSA National Summit in September 2018. Winners and finalists will gain national recognition from industry experts, peers and their communities.
Through celebrating these successes, the awards continue to put a spotlight on the hard work and achievements of those who work in the aged care industry.
Nominate now! Nominations are now open and close 5:00pm Friday, 4 May 2018. Entering is easy, visit www.acsa.asn.au to download the nomination forms and guidelines.
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About the AwardsThe ACSA Aged Care Awards provide
individuals and organisations with an
opportunity to showcase their achievements,
best practices and innovation as the best in
their respective state.
The awards recognise and honour outstanding
achievements and contributions to the aged
care industry, plus celebrate industry success by
highlighting and putting high achievers in the
spotlight.
There are six award categories; four individual
categories and two organisation categories.
Individual Categories
• Employee of the Year
• Trainee of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Lifetime of Achievement Award
Organisation Categories
• Aged Care Provider of the Year
• Innovation in Service or Design
Award CeremonyBe part of the celebration by joining industry
colleagues and industry representatives.
The awards presentation creates the perfect
atmosphere for networking within the industry,
and the chance to develop networks with
your industry sector and build new career
opportunities. It’s a chance to honour and
recognise the achievements of those being
rewarded and the successes of everyone
involved in the industry.
Why Enter?• Recognition of individuals/organisational
achievements.
• PR/Media promotion opportunities.
• Motivate your team and develop pride
amongst your employees and organisations.
• Distinguish yourself from your competitors.
This is your opportunity to be recognised
and rewarded for your contribution and
achievements and be acknowledged as the best
in the industry.
Putting your organisation or a member of
your team forward for recognition can be an
effective way to improve your business and
your reputation. Awards generate buzz and
the recognition of winning or being nominated
carries far and wide, allowing you to make
yourself and your organisation more visible
to the people in a position to facilitate your
continued success.
It is the opportunity to celebrate your work,
your effort and your community, giving your
organisation a point of difference and helping
you to stand out from the crowd. A nomination
demonstrates you are confident and proud
about what you do.
The awards are a chance to network and
celebrate successes with your professional
community.
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Winners from all states (in aligned categories) have the opportunity to compete with other states and territories to be named the best in Australia at the National ACSA Aged Care Awards.
Award PrizesSTATE AWARD PRIZES
Please note: Finalists from each State Award
category will be offered one (1) complimentary
ticket to attend their State Award presentation
ceremony.
State Award Winners will receive:
• Engraved Trophy
• Winner Pin
• Award Seal to be used on winner’s
promotional material
• Certificate of Recognition
• Progress as finalists to the National Awards to
be held at the ACSA National Summit
• Winners from each category will receive two
(2) complimentary tickets to the VIP Dinner
at the ACSA National Summit.
• Winners from each category will have the
opportunity to be part of the ‘ACSA Guru Bar’
at the ACSA National Summit and promote
their work and achievements.
National Award PrizesNational Award Winners will receive:
• Engraved Trophy
• Winner Pin
• Award Seal to be used on winner’s
promotional material
• Certificate of Recognition
• Monetary Award of $500 for an organisation
and $250 for an individual.
Key Dates 201823 March Nominations Open
4 May Nominations Close
May Evaluation and judging of State
Award nominations
May Finalists notified
July State Award Ceremonies
August Evaluation and Judging of
National Award finalists
September National Award Presentation at
ACSA National Summit
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Eligibility, Nomination Process & Conditions
How To NominateConsidering nominating for the 2018 ACSA Aged Care Awards?
To help you with your nomination, here are
a few things to keep in mind:
1. Read through the various categories and
check that you meet the nomination criteria
and eligibility for your chosen award.
2. Ensure you have read the nomination process
and conditions.
3. Attend our National Webinar on how to
write award submissions. Register online:
www.acsa.asn.au/events
4. Make sure you submit your nomination
by the closing date, 5:00pm (local time)
Friday 4 May 2018.
Eligibility, Nomination Process & ConditionsELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for an award, all nominees, either
individual or organisations must be involved in
the care of older persons in Australia and must
be an ACSA member or associate.
A maximum of three (3) nominations will be
accepted per organisation per category. Award
winners from the previous year are ineligible for
nomination within the same category.
NOMINATION PROCESS & CONDITIONS
• All entrants must complete the official
nomination form, together with a typed
document not exceeding four (4) A4 pages
addressing the criteria for the category.
• All nominations are to be submitted
electronically to [email protected] no later
than 5pm (local time) on the closing date.
• Award submissions must address the
selection criteria for the category to which
the submission relates.
• Supplementary documents, up to 30 pages
in total, may be provided to help explain or
illustrate the submission.
• Nominees may self-nominate, however self-
nominations must be supported by the
employing organisation, where relevant.
• Nominees must inform the relevant
organisation that they intend to submit a
nomination.
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Got a question? Contact our events team via email [email protected].
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• Where eligible, nominations for more than
one award category may be made.
• Each entry in each category requires an
individual nomination form to be completed.
• No alterations are permitted after the date of
submission.
• ACSA’s decision to accept entries will be
based on the completeness and correctness
of the submission. Any submission that does
not have sufficient details or does not address
the entry requirements will be deemed invalid.
Any invalid entrants will be notified and no
correspondence will be entered into. Any
invalid entrants will not have an opportunity
to resubmit.
• All decisions in regards to award winners are
final and no correspondence will be entered
into. These decisions cannot be appealed.
• Awards submissions will become the property
of ACSA once they are received and will be
assessed and judged by the awards judging
panel. Judges will use the submission in its
entirety to undertake their assessment.
• ACSA reserves the right to use all or any
of the material entered into the awards for
promotional purposes. Entrants must be
willing to share knowledge and experiences
by allowing ACSA to publicise their
achievements. No payment of royalties
or other charges for the use of materials
submitted to the awards will be provided.
• Nominators and finalists must agree to be
contacted by ACSA or the awards judging
panel to verify any information submitted and
the eligibility of the nominee.
• The ACSA Board reserves the right to make
any other awards, whether nominations are in
respect of the award have been made or not.
• All nominations will be acknowledged with a
receipt of confirmation. Please contact ACSA
via [email protected] if you do not receive
a confirmation email within 48 hours of
submitting your application.
• It is up to the individual finalists to cover
any costs relating to their attendance and/
or travel to the State or National award
ceremonies.
• ACSA reserves the right to change these
terms and conditions at any time. All
submissions agree to abide by the most
recent version.
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Judging Panel
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Judging ProcessTo determine the finalists and award winners, the
judging panel will evaluate shortlisted nominations
and will determine the award winner for each
category. All nominees will be notified as to the
outcome of their nomination.
Judging Panel - State
• ACSA will appoint a judging panel in each state,
comprised of at least three (3) and maximum
of (5) individuals to assess the nominations in
each award category. The judging panel will
determine each category winner except for the
‘Lifetime of Achievement Award’.
• For the ‘Lifetime of Achievement Award’ the
judging panel will be the ACSA Board.
• The judging panel members can consist of
individuals from aged care providers, allied
industry partners/suppliers and/or people of
significance within the aged care sector.
• The judging panel will use all entry
documentation to undertake its assessment.
Judges may call for additional information or
clarification on individual applications.
• The judging panel will have discretion when
considering nominations.
• No correspondence will be entered into in
respect of a judging panel decision and a
judging panel decision cannot be appealed.
• There will be one (1) winner awarded in each
category (unless no nominations have been
received for that category). There cannot be
multiple winners per category.
• The ACSA Board reserves the right to make
any other awards, whether nominations are in
respect of the award have been made or not.
Judging Panel - National
• ACSA will appoint a judging panel, comprised
of at one (1) representative from each state
judging panel, to make a total of seven (7)
individuals to assess the nominations in
each award category. The judging panel will
determine each category winner.
• For the National ‘Lifetime of Achievement
Award’ the judging panel will be the ACSA
Board.
• The judging panel members can consist of
individuals from aged care providers, allied
industry partners/suppliers and/or people of
significance within the aged care sector.
• The judging panel will use all entry
documentation to undertake its assessment.
Judges may call for additional information or
clarification on individual applications.
• The judging panel will have discretion when
considering nominations.
• No correspondence will be entered into in
respect of a judging panel decision and a
judging panel decision cannot be appealed.
• There will be one (1) winner awarded in each
category (unless no nominations have been
received for that category). There cannot be
multiple winners per category.
• The ACSA Board reserves the right to make
any other awards, whether nominations are in
respect of the award have been made or not.
