The AUSTAFE Queensland Educational Leadership Award celebrates outstanding leadership, and is presented to an individual who has significantly enhanced the VET sector beyond their professional obligations. The award is for educational leadership, rather than management or supervision, and is open to all educational staff up to and including educational leaders in executive positions

All shortlisted nominees for the award will receive:

• One (1) year free AUSTAFE Queensland membership
• A certificate of recognition.

The winner of the AUSTAFE Queensland Educational Leadership Award will receive:

• The prizes awarded to all shortlisted nominees, along with sponsorship funding to attend professional development.

Prizes are non-transferable.

Selection criteria (upload below)
Award applications are required to address the following criteria and must not exceed two (2) A4 pages:

1. Organisational capability: The individual enhances organisational effectiveness and responsiveness in serving students and/or industry clients.
2. Innovation in education delivery: The individual implements innovative educational strategies, including forming partnerships, strategic alliances, and introducing new services.
3. Strategic focus: The individual demonstrates strategic leadership with measurable achievements at regional, state, national and/or international levels.
4. Persuasive negotiation: The individual displays effective negotiation skills in achieving educational objectives.

Guidelines and eligibility

• Nominees must be endorsed by their General Manager/Executive and consent before nominating.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to write their own nomination as it will be looked upon favourably during the selection and judging process.
• Applicants can be assisted by their General Manager/Executive/Manager to complete their nomination.
• Nominations must not exceed two (2) A4 pages.
• Nominations must provide specific examples that demonstrate how nominees, in their current or past roles, meet the selection criteria.
• Criterion responses should adopt the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) model for clarity and structure.
• Nominees must submit their current resume with their nomination.
• Nominations may include up to two (2) A4 letters of recommendation or endorsement.
• Nominees are not required to be current AUSTAFE Queensland members.
• Award winner/s will be determined by a selection panel formed by the AUSTAFE Queensland Executive.
• Awards cannot be awarded to the same person more than once.
• Award presentations will be made at the annual AUSTAFE Queensland Leaders and Legends Gala Dinner.
• AUSTAFE Queensland reserves the right to reject any nomination not complying with the guidelines and selection criteria. l