Bendigo Hero Award

It is with great pleasure that the Bendigo Community Bank is once again sponsoring the Bendigo Hero Award, which will be presented at the Autism Asperger ACT's Gala Dinner on

Friday 8th November 2013.

 

Intent of the Bendigo Hero Award

• To acknowledge the contribution of the recipient to both their family and to be broader community (child's school; Autism Association etc) of an unsung carer.

• To inform the public of contributions made by carers of people who have an ASD

 

Eligibility

The nominee, nominator and seconder must all be members in good standing with the ASD community.

 

Award Criteria

• A carer of a person with an ASD who has provided consistent care on an unpaid basis to someone with an ASD.

Application of Criteria

• In appraising the qualifications of those nominated, priority shall be given to consistent and exemply contributions made to benefit people with an ASD, their families and associated services and /or professions.

• A Selection Committee consisting of three members (or nominees) of the Autism Asperger ACT Committee shall prepare a three person short-list for the Bendigo Community Bank who will make the final selection.

Presentation of the Awards

The Bendigo Hero Award will be presented at our Gala Dinner on Friday 8th November 2013.

 

Submission of Nominations

Submissions are to be forwarded by post or email:

Autism Asperger ACT

Bendigo Hero Award IN CONFIDENCE

PO Box 719 MAWSON ACT 2607

or by email to peterb@autismaspergeract.com.au

NOTE: SUBMISSIONS MUST BE LODGED BY NO LATER THAN COB Thursday 31st October 2013.

N.B There will be NO extensions granted.

 

Format for Submissions

Nominations must use the format on the following page. Submissions are not to exceed 2 pages in length and can be typed or handwritten. Nominees do not have to be informed of your nominations - that is your decision. Autism Asperger ACT will contact successful recipients.