Community Services Excellence Awards
Community Service Excellence Awards
Recognising The Western Australian Community Services Sector
The Community Services Excellence Awards, which are proudly presented by the State Government of Western Australia and the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS), provide a unique opportunity to showcase the fantastic work being undertaken by community service organisations around the state.
The partnership between the Department for Communities and WACOSS in presenting these Awards is now in its third year and reflects the ongoing commitment of the state government and the community sector to working together to provide the best possible service to Western Australians in need.
The Community Services Excellence Awards offer us the opportunity to take time out of our busy lives to recognise the work being undertaken by community service organisations and to applaud them for their efforts.
The Awards recognise the important role the community sector and individuals play in making a positive difference to people, families and communities through their innovative and creative services.
Nominations Now Open
There are five categories of awards including Organisations, Regional, Partnerships and Strategic Alliances, Media and Promotion, and Individual.
Organisations
The Organisations award category has been grouped by turnover and service type to provide a more equitable field of nominations within each award.
In this category there are four sub- categories based on the organisation’s total annual turnover.
Less than $60 000 and operate predominantly by volunteers.
Between $60 000 and $500,000
Between $500,000 to $5,000,000
Above $5,000,000
Regional
This award recognises organisations providing programs and services in regional, rural or remote areas, irrespective of turnover.
Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
This award recognises not-for-profit community organisations working in partnership or improving services through strategic alliances - with other community organisations; business; local government and or state government.
Media and Promotion
This award recognises not-for-profit community organisations who have undertaken work to raise awareness of community issues and increase the profile of the community services sector in WA.
Examples may include media and marketing, local media stories and the development of promotional materials that reach the community.
Individual
This award recognises an individual who has shown outstanding commitment and success in strengthening individuals, families or communities in Western Australia.
Prizes
Organisations, Regional, Partnerships and Strategic Alliances, and Media and Promotion Categories
Each winner of awards 1 to 7 will receive a $5,000 cheque and trophy.
Individual Category
The individual category winner will receive a trophy and a $5,000 cheque which will be awarded to a not-for-profit community organisation of the individual winner’s choice.
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