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Local Government Managers Australia is delighted to present a programme which acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding work undertaken by local governments across Queensland. The LGMA Awards for Excellence recognise the best of local government initiatives in the state, noting the differing environments and communities that local government serves. The categories are designed to be flexible - recognising that local government is at the forefront of innovation and operates in a rapidly changing environment. Categories are not intended to be limited to particular areas of local government activity. Instead, they are applicable to activities across the whole of local government. Above and Beyond / Collaboration / Community Shaping / Doing more with Less / Innovation Sustainability / Teamwork / Workplace Wellbeing Nomination Conditions: Council subscribers of LGMA Queensland may nominate for the LGMA Awards for Excellence. Councils may submit numerous projects. Multiple nominations are permitted in all categories. A project or initiative may be nominated in up to two categories and each will be treated as a separate nomination. If nominating a project in more than one category, nominators should ensure the nomination is tailored to address each of the category requirements. A fee of $350.00 applies to each nomination. A tax invoice will be issued once a nomination has been registered online. The Awards for Excellence Brochure is available here. Please note that finalists are not announced in advance. Nominations open: Monday 8 November 2021 Nominations close: 3.00pm Wednesday 20 April 2022 Judging period: 26 April - 13 May Winners announced: Thursday 26 May 2022 at the celebratory event at the State of Library of Queensland Nomination process: 1. Register online here. You will be asked for the following: Name, Phone, Email, Role, Council, Postal Address, PO# (if required), Official Name of the Project, Which Award Category are you nominating for? This process is only registering your nomination. The nomination does not need to be completed at this stage. 2. Prepare your nomination according to the Nomination Guidelines. There are six sections for inclusion. Please note that Easter falls before the closing date for the nominations. As time slips away easily with public holidays, maybe consider finalising your nomination and posting it the week of 11 April!! 3. LGMA Queensland will forward an invoice for payment. 4. Post your nominations (four hard copies) to: Awards for Excellence LGMA Queensland Level 7, Quay Central 95 North Quay BRISBANE Q 4000 Inclusions in your nominations pack that you are posting: a. Four hard copies of your submission (including sections 1-6). Please note that these copies are passed on directly to the Judges, avoiding any transfer risk. b. A USB containing a full copy of your submission (named as: Council name_Project title_Award Category) c. The video recording from section 7 should be uploaded onto the USB (named as: Council name_Project title_Category) d. 3-5 High resolution photographs on the USB (named as: Council name_Project title_Award Category_Photo 1 of 1 etc.) Your nomination pack must be delivered to the address above by 3.00pm on Wednesday, 20 April 2022. For further information or assistance please contact the LGMA Team on 07 3174 5006. Thank you to the Corporate Partners supporting the 2022 Awards for Excellence |
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Awards for Excellence 2021 |
 Western Downs Regional Council |
Redland City Council |
Central Highlands Regional Council |
Cook Shire Council |
The LGMA Queensland Awards for Excellence recognise the outstanding achievements in Queensland local government. Congratulations to all the nominees and a special mention to the category winners and finalists - well done and well deserved. The various projects presented in the nominations are testament to the diversity, dedication, innovation and collaboration that is Queensland local government. Congratulations to all the council teams and staff working hard across the sector - we thank you for supporting your communities. Please view the Awards Magazine below that outlines all 2021 nominations - some amazing projects and initiatives.
AWARD WINNERS for 2021 included:
Teamwork – Ipswich City Council – Food Truck Friendly Council – proudly supported by King and Company Solicitors.
Workplace Wellbeing – Cook Shire Council – Health and Safety Leadership and Culture Initiative – proudly supported by Preston Law.
Community Shaping – Western Downs Regional Council – Shaping Stronger, More Resilient and Productive Communities - proudly supported by Preston Law.
Collaboration – Logan City Council – Safety Camera and District Tasking Partnership – proudly supported by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
Doing More with Less – Burdekin Shire Council – Virtual Festival – proudly supported by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
Innovation – Ipswich City Council – Karalee Library Pod – proudly supported by King and Company Solicitors.
Sustainability – Bulloo Shire Council – Water Cooling Project – proudly supported by Yurika.
Above and Beyond – Garry Mason – Douglas Shire Council – proudly supported by LGIAsuper.
Award Finalists for 2021 included:
Teamwork
Scenic Rim Regional Council – Planning Scheme – Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement
South Burnett Regional Council – Drone Operations
Sunshine Coast Council – Stay Connect Create
Community Shaping
Ipswich city Council – Open Ipswich – Transparency and Integrity Hub
Isaac Regional Council – Regional Planning Scheme and Coastal Planning Provisions
Scenic Rim Regional Council – Be Healthy and Active
Western Downs Regional Council – Groovin’ in the Garden
Collaboration
City of Gold Coast – Griffith Centre for Coastal Management Collaboration
City of Gold Coast – Queensland Border Closure
Mackay Regional Council – Water Industry Worker Program
Redland City Council – Hear Here Council eLearning Training Package
Innovation
Cairns Regional Council – Smart Catchments Saltwater Creek
Cassowary Coast Regional Council – Water Quality Management Program
Ipswich City Council – Ipswich Trekker 2.0
Moreton Bay Regional Council – The Automated and Integrated Defect Hunter
Sustainability
Logan City Council – Cedar Grove Environmental Centre
Rockhampton Regional Council – Sustainable Futures Rockhampton
Western Downs Regional Council – COVID-19 Recovery Package
Thank you to the 2021 Awards for Excellence Corporate Partners
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LGMA Awards for Excellence nominations 2021
About the Awards
As an association of managers and aspiring managers in local government, LGMA is committed to the development and improvement of local government management in Queensland. We are also committed to maintaining high professional and ethical standards throughout the profession, ensuring that our members are at the forefront of innovation and change. One of the ways we support councils and individual officers in achieving excellence is through the Local Government Awards for Excellence programme offered annually across Queensland councils.
AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE - 2021
Awards Brochure - View the 2021 Brochure
Nomination Guidelines - Download nomination guidelines
Nomination Form/Registration - Closed on 21 April at 3.00pm.
The Award Categories include -
- Above and Beyond
- Collaboration
- Community Shaping
- 'Doing more with Less' (Category 1 Councils only)
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Teamwork
- Workplace Wellbeing
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