We value, respect and acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we work and live. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and future. We recognise and pay respect to all First Nations peoples, their cultures and their heritage.Â
Selection Criteria:
> 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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
Selection Criteria:
> Must show evidence of how stakeholders have worked in partnership to achieve an extraordinary outcome for the community of greater Western Sydney.
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