Australia Day UK Awards 2013

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . .

Here's the chance to have your say. 2013 Awards nominations are now open – help find the next "Australian of the Year in the UK", "Honorary Australian of the Year in the UK" and "Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK".  You can nominate someone for one, or all three awards and a judging panel will make the selections.

The Award winners will be announced and presented at the Australia Day Gala Dinner - January, 2013.

The annual Awards consist of: Perpetual trophies by Wedgwood, engraved with the winners' names. The recipients receive a solid silver personalised medallion and an awards pin.

AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR IN THE UK

HONORARY AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR IN THE UK

YOUNG AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN THE UK

In 2004 the Australia Day Foundation introduced, as part of the UK Australia Day celebrations the 'Australian of the Year in the UK' Award and the 'Honorary Australian of the Year in the UK' Award. The first is open to Australians in the UK in all fields of endeavour – science, business, sport, media, culture, film, television, radio, etc. The second is open to all non-Australians in the UK. The first award will provide everyone with the opportunity to recognise an Australian who has excelled in their own right, in the United Kingdom. The second award offers opportunity to recognise a non-Australian resident of the UK who displays 'Australian characteristics' or has contributed significantly to Australia.

'Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK' Award. This award was introduced by the Australia Day Foundation in 2005 to recognise the achievements of a young Australian in Britain in any field of endeavour – business, sport, arts and culture, and the professions.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Nominees must be Australian citizens for the 'Australian of the Year in the UK' Award and 'Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK' Award. Nominees must not be Australian citizens for the 'Honorary Australian of the Year in the UK' Award. State and Federal politicians and vice-regal officers are not eligible. Groups of people or couples will not normally be eligible though in exceptional cases the selection panel reserves the right to consider such nominations. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Regard will be given to the nominee's achievements in the year immediately prior to the receipt of the Award, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contribution to the Australian/UK community. Demonstrated excellence in their field. Significant contribution to the Australian/UK community and nation. An inspirational role model for the Australian/UK community. The selection panel will give consideration to the following in assessing and comparing nominations against the above criteria. Personal, academic and/or professional achievements. Contribution in the relevant field (how has the nominee ‘put back’ into their field to benefit others). Demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity. Personal interests and community involvement. Degree of difficulty of the achievement and sacrifices made. Previous awards and recognition. Voluntary involvement. Nature and length of involvement. Demonstrated commitment to personal/vocational/career development. Availability and commitment to promote national pride and active citizenship through the year of the recipient's appointment.