2018 Awards of Excellence

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO NOMINATE!

Time is running out so don’t miss out, nominations close 9th March!!  
Finalists will be announced at events held across the country (May-June) and national winners at the 2018 International Parks Congress , MCG, Melbourne.

What a fabulous opportunity for you and your team to be acknowledged amongst the best and brightest of our industry:

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• Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award
• David Aldous Student of the Year Award
• Emerging Leader Award
• Major Event of the Year Award*
• Community Based Initiative  of the Year Award*
• Strategic Planning Award*
• Community Facility of the Year Award*
• Park of the Year Award
• Playspace Award (>$0.5M)
• Playspace Award (<$0.5M)
• Research Project Award
• Best Use of Technology Award
• Rural Industry Contribution Award (NEW)*

*We have introduced a number of new award titles this year.  To find out more contact Lina at the National Office (08) 8332 0130 admin@parksleisure.com.au

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About the Awards

The Awards of Excellence showcase the excellent work of parks and leisure professionals who deliver enormous benefit to our communities.  Finalists are announced at events held across the country with national winners announced at the prestigious Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner held next year at the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne 16th October, 2018.

The Frank Stewart Distinguished Service award is the longest standing award and introduced by the Australian Leisure Institute. Laurie Boyd was the first recipient.  Named after a the former Federal Minister for Tourism and Recreation, this is the most prestigious individual award bestowed by Parks and Leisure Australia. Congratulations to our 2017 Award winner Penny Davidson.