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How to prepare

Third Sector Awards the largest and most prestigious Awards ceremony recognising excellence within the Not-for-Profit sector. Developed and hosted in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact (CSI), Third Sector Awards is back to provide the opportunity for organisations of all sizes to celebrate their much needed work and contributions to society. 

  • Use only the provided entry template without your company branding.
  • Adhere to the overall 500-word limit; judges may mark you down for non-compliance.
  • You may enter multiple relevant categories, but tailor each entry submission form to the specific category.
  • Use the respective entry submission form without altering/deleting the header.
  • Click the correct entry forms for the categories you are submitting nominations for.

Submit all entries via the “Nominate Now” page. For assistance with your entry submission or if you need a boost while preparing your entries, reach out to us at pearl.dy@thirdsector.com.au

14th June 2024

The Third Sector Awards judging process is divided into two parts. First, all nominations will be assessed by our esteemed jury members according to the criteria for each category:

  • Objective: 10 points
  • Plan: 20 points
  • Implementation: 40 points
  • Objective: 10 points
  • Result/Impact: 30 points
To ensure there is no conflict of interest, judges will not be allocated or allowed to evaluate categories where their own company has submitted entries. Once the finalists are announced, public voting will open for the best NFP organisation/individual. Winners will be announced at the Awards gala night on 12th of September.
  • Programs, campaigns, systems, or initiatives entered should have demonstrable results from the specified period. Initiatives or strategies developed and implemented prior to this period are also eligible, provided the results/impact were measured during the past year.
  • All categories are open to all Not-for-Profit organisations and individuals in Australia. All programs, campaigns, systems, and initiatives must have been implemented and carried out for the Australia office and spearheaded by the team in Australia. The awards recognise excellence within the Not-for-Profit sector and provide the opportunity for voluntary organisations of all sizes to celebrate their much-needed work and contributions to society.

Terms and Conditions 

  • Programs, campaigns, systems, or initiatives entered should have demonstrable results from the specified period. Initiatives or strategies developed and implemented prior to this period are also eligible, provided the results/impact were measured during the past year.
  • During the online Nomination process, you will be prompted for the information stated in the next section. You may wish to prepare this in advance.
  • Any or all information (unless specified as confidential and for use only by the awards jury) may be used during and after the Third Sector Awards gala dinner, and on any and all related materials, including trophies, signage, certificates and write-ups in Third Sector Magazine Digital Channel
  • In your core submission document, you are required to fill all sections. Keep your answers as concise as possible, and do not exceed the respective sections’ word limits. To ensure a fair judging process, please note that judges have the authority to provide zero marks to you for a particular section in the event that you have exceeded the overall word limit.
  • Tailor your answers based on the category you are entering and please refer to the category descriptions below for a detailed description and relevant supporting documents for your entry. The respective components add up to 100% of the judging criteria.
  • Judges have the authority to mark down entries without qualified evidence and recommended information as indicated in the entry form. If you are submitting more than one entry, tailor each entry to its respective guidelines.
  • Any specific information or content intended for judging purposes only must be clearly indicated in red text. Any text highlighted in red will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be disseminated beyond the judging panel in any way.
  • Please take note that the core submission and supporting documents must be submitted in pdf format for privacy and confidentiality protection issues. If you password-protect it, do include the access password in your document.
  • Name of Nominee/Project:
  • Nominee's Email Address (if known):
  • Company/Organisation Name:
  • Company/Organisation Website Link:
  • Type of Organisation:
  • Cause area:
  • Income level of Organisation (if known):
Ensure your entry answers the following points for the various categories:
  • Objective – 10
  • Plan – 20
  • Implementation - 40
  • Result/Impact - 30
Ensure your entry answers the following points for the various categories:
  • Core submission document that contains the category name and organisation
  • Required formats:
  • Core submission document: .pdf
  • Supporting documents: .pdf
  • Videos: .wmv, .mov (upload to a public or unlisted YouTube link and insert the link into your core submission document; include access password if protected)
  • Images: .jpg, .bmp (max file size for all documents: 10MB; min resolution for images: 300dpi)
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