2017 Third Sector Awards presented by Spark Strategy- celebrating leadership with purpose
7 September Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins St, Melbourne
The Third Sector awards presented by Spark Strategy a special occasion for celebrating and recognising best NFP practice around Australia. Providing an unbiased and objective point of reference, Third Sector in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact and a team of judges scores hundreds of entries across multiple categories to showcase the very best in the sector.
THIRD SECTOR AWARDS presented by SPARK STRATEGY
CEO of the Year
Presented by Spark Strategy
Board Director of the Year
Campaign / Marketing Executive of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Social Entrepreneur of the YearPresented by Strategic Grants
Influencer of the Year - Judge's Choice
Young Leader of the YearPresented by Woolworths
Emerging Leader of the YearPresented by CSnet
Partners & Sponsors
Research Partner
Emerging Leader of the year sponsor
Social Entrepreneur of the year sponsor
Principal Partner &
CEO of the year sponsor
Gold Partner &
Young leader of the year sponsor
MEET THE
JUDGES
David Locke
David is the Assistant Commissioner, Charity Services, at the ACNC. David is responsible for the provision and overall management of the ACNC's one-to-one services to charities, the ACNC’s portal and communications. David held senior roles at the Charity Commission of England and Wales and has served as a board member for many not-for-profit organisations.
Phil Butler
Phil is the Not For Profit Sector Leader for the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He works on projects designed to support organisation in the NFP sector to achieve their respective missions through ongoing improvements in governance and to build greater awareness of the contribution of NFP directors and support their ongoing professional development.
Associate Professor Leanne Piggott
Leanne is the national director of the centre’s post-graduate and undergraduate programs and courses and a member of CSI’s executive leadership team. Leanne is also the Chair of the Third Sector Awards.
George Liacos
George is the MD of social business advisory firm, Spark Strategy. George brings a wealth of expertise in supporting organisations to be more sustainable and impactful through innovative and collaborative business models. George works across the Not for Profit and private sectors, and with Government and philanthropy to create profit for purpose business models to solve social problems.
Ori Danieli
Ori is the General Manager at Third Sector, he is responsible for the everyday operation of the publication as well as overseeing all aspects relating to Third Sector LIVE and Third Sector Awards.
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Third Sector Awards Venue
Event Date: 7 September, 2017
Location: Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins St, Melbourne CBD