Service Award
The Honourable Service Award is a significant public recognition and celebration of the outstanding achievements and lasting contribution made by Members of LG Works WA Inc to their respective Councils, to the Local Government and to the wider community.
Awards will be presented to recipients, and their achievements celebrated with their peers at an awards ceremony held during the LG Works Conference and Expo held each year, and advertised in the Access Magazine which is distributed throughout Australia.
Nominations can be made by completing the Nomination Form.
Award Categories
The four categories of awards are as follows:
Association Award
The Association Award recognises outstanding achievement and significant contribution by Members of the Association to the Local Government.
Available for nomination by Local Government Shires and LG Works Members.
Life Membership
Life Membership recognises the long and outstanding service of Officers to the Association.
Available for nomination by the Executive Committee and LG Works Members.
Long Service Award
This Honour recognises Members who have provided a long service of a high degree to Local Government Shires or as a Member of the Association for more than 10 years.
Available for nomination by Local Government Shires and LG Works Members.
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognises Members who have provided distinguished service to the community through their Local Government.
Available for nomination by Local Government Shires and LG Works Members.
Honourable Service Award Nominations
We encourage nominators to provide as much relevant supporting information as possible, to demonstrate to the Panel that the Nominee addresses the Award criteria.
THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Essential Criteria
The nominated person must be a current employee of local government (employed for at least six months).
The nominated person must show a genuine interest in continuing in local government.
The nominated person must show an interest in progressing towards a leadership role within local government.
Other information, which will assist in the assessment of nominations:
Commitment to volunteering within the local community such as coaching junior sport, involved with the P&C, senior citizens groups, community centre, sports club, environmental group, local hospital or similar.
The successful candidate will report back to LG Works on their progress.
Please note:
The Scholarship covers the cost of registration to the LG Works Conference & Expo, accommodation and meals, including the Conference functions.
The winner will also be announced on the LG Works website.
If you would like to nominate a colleague please download, complete the Nomination Form.
The LG Works Administration Officer must receive your application at least six (6) weeksbefore the LG Works Conference & Expo.
Please note: Nominations by Local Government LGAs require the support of a Full Member of the Association.
More information
More information on the Honourable Service Award can be found by viewing the documents:
Awards Panel—terms of reference
Policy on eligibility
Applications
