AUSTAFE Queensland

AUSTAFE Queensland Legend Award 

This award honours individuals who have made a lasting impact on the VET sector through their extraordinary contributions and leadership spanning 15 years or more. Legends can be drawn from education or support services. 

  • Long-standing and distinguished service: Demonstrates a minimum of 15 years of exemplary and influential leadership and service in the VET sector. 
  • Impact and contribution: Has achieved significant contributions to support and advance the VET sector, making a lasting impact. 
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Guidelines and Eligibility 

  • Legends must have at least 15 years of VET service at the time of nominating. 
  • There is a limit of one (1) nomination per VET organisation’s region (i.e. TAFE Queensland – 7 nominees, Central Queensland University – 1 nominee and Aviation Australia – 1 nominee, others by arrangement – 1 nominee). 
  • Nominees, General Managers, Executives, Managers and/or communication specialists can write or assist with writing the nomination. 
  • Nominations must not exceed two (2) pages. 
  • Provide specific examples showing how nominees meet the selection criteria in their current or past roles. 
  • Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) model for clarity. 
  • Up to two (2) letters of recommendation or endorsement can be included but are not compulsory. 
  • Nominees do not need to be current AUSTAFE Queensland members. 
  • Winners will be chosen by a selection panel from the AUSTAFE Queensland Executive and their decision is final. 
  • The same person cannot win the award more than once. 
  • Awards will be presented at the annual AUSTAFE Queensland Leaders and Legends Gala Dinner. 
  • AUSTAFE Queensland reserves the right to reject any nomination that does not comply with the guidelines and selection criteria.