> Only those projects led by or developed with First Nations organisations are eligible for nomination.
> Nominees must demonstrate examples of how the project has achieved an exceptional positive impact for First Nations communities at the local or regional level.
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OUTSTANDING PROJECT –
CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE
Selection Criteria:
> Winners must demonstrate examples of how the community project used arts and/or culture to achieve social impact in their local area.
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OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SECTOR LEADER
Selection Criteria:
> Must demonstrate extraordinary leadership within a new or existing community (i.e. high-level capacity to respond to change, inspire others and drive innovation).
> Must demonstrate how they have taken an active role for the well-being and improvement of their community.
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WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY UNSUNG HERO
Selection Criteria:
> To win this award, nominees are required to have worked as a volunteer or part-time employee for a Community Organisation based in Western Sydney. They must also be enrolled to study at the Western Sydney University.
ZEST HALL OF FAME
Selection Criteria:
> To be eligible for consideration for induction into the ZEST Hall of Fame, inductees must have worked for over 10 years in the community services sector in greater Western Sydney.
> Inductees must have a demonstrable record of achieving significant community impact.
OUTSTANDING PROJECT –
YOUTH LEADER
Selection Criteria:
> Only those leaders under the age of 25 at the time of nomination are eligible.
> Must demonstrate extraordinary leadership within a new or existing community (i.e. high-level capacity to respond to change, inspire others and drive innovation).
> Must show evidence of where they have taken an active role for the well-being and improvement of their community.
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OUTSTANDING
VOLUNTARY LEADER
Selection Criteria:
> Must demonstrate evidence of being an extraordinary leader in a volunteer capacity within a new or existing community (i.e. high-level capacity to respond to change, inspire others and drive innovation).
> Must demonstrate how they have taken an active role for the well-being and improvement of their community.
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OUTSTANDING PROJECT –
COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE
Selection Criteria:
> Winners must demonstrate examples of how the community project used arts and/or culture to achieve social impact in their local area.
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OUTSTANDING PROJECT – BUILDING STRONGER INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
Selection Criteria:
> Winners must demonstrate examples of how the project has successfully strengthened the community or improved social or cultural inclusion in Greater Western Sydney.
OUTSTANDING
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Selection Criteria:
> Must show evidence of how stakeholders have worked in partnership to achieve an extraordinary outcome for the community of greater Western Sydney.