05 Aug, 2022
Proudly supported by the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) (Vic/Tas), this category recognises a young emerging health promotion student (or recent graduate) or volunteer aged 18-25 who demonstrates passion and energy in improving the health and wellbeing of members of their local community or organisation.
Key dates
Tuesday 9 August 2022 |
Nominations open at 10:00am AEST |
Sunday 11 September 2022 |
Nominations close at 6:30pm AEST |
September/October |
Nominations assessed |
December |
Finalists announced |
February 2023 |
2022 Victorian Health Promotion Awards event |
Entry requirements
- Most of the work associated with the nomination must have been completed between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022.
- All entries must relate to an individual aged 18-25, a current student or recent graduate (12 months prior to 1 July 2020) or volunteer, who is doing work that benefits the health and wellbeing of the Victorian community through health promotion.
- Health promotion is the act of supporting governments, communities, and individuals to cope with and address health challenges to prevent disease and to improve health and wellbeing. We’re looking for young people working on improving physical and mental health by tackling issues such as, but not limited to, access to healthy food, keeping communities active and bringing people together to increase social connection. We’re also interested in work that has helped reduce use and harm from alcohol, junk food, tobacco, vaping and gambling products as well as illicit drugs.
- We won’t be considering individuals involved in initiatives/projects that prevent or treat specific diseases or addictions.
- The judges’ decision will be final.
- The entrant acknowledges and agrees that VicHealth may reproduce, broadcast and communicate materials submitted for the purpose of promoting the award.
Assessment criteria
Entries will be judged on the following:
Criteria for Future Changemaker Award |
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How to enter
- Submit your nomination online at awards.vichealth.vic.gov.au
- All nominations must be submitted through the online platform.
- Nominations can either be:
- Written (through the online platform)
OR - Video (recorded on your device (camera, smartphone, tablet etc) then uploaded on the online platform
Need more information?
- Website vichealth.vic.gov.au/awards
- Telephone (03) 9667 1333
- Email [email protected]