Shine On Awards

This is an outstanding annual Australia-wide Rotary recognition program acknowledging exceptional service to others by people with disabilities.

Clubs may nominate people who meet the criteria and all nominees will receive recognition with a Certificate of Commendation. The 'Shine On' recognition acknowledges service to the community by people with disabilities.

Guidelines for Nomination

• Eligible Nominees are people who are actively involved in community service for the benefit of others and have demonstrated a significant level of achievement whilst managing a specific medical disorder/disability.
• A Rotary Club must endorse all nominations for the Rotary Southern Districts' ‘Shine On’ recognition program.
• Nominations may be made by clubs, associations or individuals aged 21 years and over. A nominee must sign a consent form and include a small or passport-sized photo.

Eligibility Criteria for a Nominee

• She/he is an Australian citizen and has been for at least three years
• She/he has a specific disability, and
• She/he has consistently given dedicated service to the community

Categories:

• Young Nominees: aged 15 years to 25 years (at closing date for nominations)
• Adult Nominees: aged 25 years and over

Required information supporting a nomination

• Consent Form signed by the Nominee
• Information demonstrating nominee's personal achievements
• Information re: leadership and/or special service to his/her community
• References (at least two) verifying achievements

Examples of personal achievement:

• Leadership and/or mentoring of others with the disability
• Membership and/or leadership in community groups
• Service to the community and/or a history of community achievement
• Other special awards or forms of recognition

Other Information:

• A previous nominee may be proposed no less than four years after initial nomination when further achievements have been demonstrated.
• Any club or association may nominate more than one person.
• Include your local Rotary Club's name; contact person; phone/email details and address.

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