Honour Awards

Nominate now for the TAFE SA Honour Awards 2024

It’s that time again - we’re honouring our outstanding alumni through the TAFE SA Honour Awards 2024.

The Nomination Process

• The nomination process is quick, simple, and accessible. Anybody can submit a nomination, and self-nominations are also encouraged.
• To submit a nomination, please fill in the online form below. If you’d prefer an alternative submission format, we will also accept responses to the questions in a voice (mp3) or video (mp4) recording. Please send this to honourawards@tafesa.edu.au.
• An expert panel of judges representing TAFE SA and industry will shortlist finalists and winners.
• Once you submit your nomination, you’ll receive a digital postcard to send to your nominee to let them know that you think they deserve to be honoured.

The 2024 Award Categories

In 2024, there are seven award categories. If you’re not sure which category to nominate, you can select multiple options. For any questions, send us an email. 

• Future Industries Award

  Finalists working in and contributing to future-focused, emerging, or growing industries, including but not limited to apprenticeships and trades, construction, manufacturing, the space industry, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, VFX, VR, and AR, the defence industry, agribusiness, high-tech sectors, business services, health and medical industries, early childhood education, health and aged care, hospitality, wine and tourism.

• Creative Catalyst Award

  Finalists working within arts and cultural industries, advancing cultural exchange, facilitating artistic dialogue, and contributing to a dynamic and robust creative sector.

• Regional Impact Award

  Finalists who are living or working within regional South Australia and making a positive impact on their local community. Finalists must demonstrate a strong work ethic, drive, and creative thinking.

• Courageous Spirit Award

  Finalists who demonstrate enterprising vision, innovative flair, and a determination to succeed.

• Enriching Communities Award

  Finalists who are contributing to local, national, or international communities through the course of their employment or on a voluntary basis. Finalists must demonstrate a significant effort for the improvement of the greater community and commitment to positive change. 

• Cultural Leadership Award

  Finalists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a significant impact in promoting and preserving cultural diversity, celebrating diverse cultural traditions, fostering intercultural understanding, and enhancing inclusivity.

• City of Adelaide Award

  Finalists who are making a significant impact on the City of Adelaide through cultural, economic, or community contributions.

Guidelines for nomination

• Terms and conditions

  • Nominations are accepted from members of the community, TAFE SA students and staff, TAFE SA alumni, industry stakeholders, and others. Self-nominations are accepted.
  • Once nominations close, the judging panel will select winners and finalists by applying the outlined selection criteria.
  • Nominees must not engage in discriminatory or offensive behaviour, including but not limited to sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or ableist discrimination. Nominees who are found to do so will be disqualified.
  • All award nominees must meet eligibility requirements.

• Eligibility requirements

  • Nominees must have completed a Certificate II or higher TAFE SA qualification or a WSET® course delivered by TAFE SA.
  • Nominees must have completed their qualifications prior to being nominated for the TAFE SA Honour Awards.
  • Current TAFE SA students are eligible to be nominated if they have previously graduated from a Certificate II or higher TAFE SA qualification or a WSET® course delivered by TAFE SA.
  • All nominations must be submitted via the online form, or the questions must be answered in MP3 or MP4 file format and emailed to honourawards@tafesa.edu.au.

• Nomination guidelines

  • Prior to submitting a nomination, please refer to the selection criteria.
  • Tell us the nominee’s story – we want to hear about why YOU believe the nominee should be honoured
  • You will receive an automated response email with a copy of your nomination once you submit the form.
  • If you experience any issues while submitting the form, please email.
  • For any further questions, please email.

   

• Key Dates

  • Nominations open: Monday 26 August 2024
  • Nominations close: Monday 23 September 2024 at midnight ACST
    
  • Finalists announced: October 2024
  • Award ceremony: 21 November 2024

• Selection Criteria

  • Excellence in chosen career path, showcased through quality of work, industry standing and recognition, professional positions, industry memberships and associations.
  • Substantial contribution to business and industry, showcased through an excellent work ethic, driving and leading positive change, creativity and innovation, resilience, and cross-sector collaboration.
  • Substantial contribution to the local, national, or international community. This may be as part of the nominee’s employment or in a volunteer capacity.
  • Outstanding character in alignment with values of inclusion, diversity, and equity.