Spirit of Canberra Awards
The Spirit of Canberra Awards celebrate, acknowledge and inspire positive change within the Canberra community, recognising the efforts that improve the social, economic, environmental, or cultural well-being of the community.
The awards allow changemakers to put forward themselves, their organisations, their peers or other community members for recognition of their hard work.
It’s time to change the conversation to the positive and shine a spotlight on the valuable contributions of those who embody the Spirit of Canberra.
The 2024 Awards Ceremony
Nominations have now closed for the 2024 Spirit of Canberra Awards.
The award winners will be announced and celebrated at a formal event at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
Date: 12 pm to 2 pm, 24 October 2024
Venue: Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
A light lunch of grazing platters and canapés on arrival. Sweet treats, tea and coffee will be served during the ceremony.
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The 2024 Awards Finalists
We are thrilled and honoured to announce the 2024 Spirit of Canberra Award finalists. These individuals and organisations embody the spirit of community, commitment and change for the better. The winners of each award category will be announced at the Award Ceremony on the 24th of October.
Spirit of Hope
Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large.
Designed for either individuals or businesses who have a unique vision for the future of Canberra and are working towards that goal.
These awardees demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the world at large. This award can go to anyone affecting change of any size.
- Raffy Sgroi
- Tristan Morris
- Jason Schmidt
- Neville Tomkins
- Jodi Shepherd
- Beatrice Macharia
- Domenic De Marco
- Zed3 Medical Group
- Women in ICT
Spirit of Impact
Impact is to have a strong effect on someone or something.
Designed for businesses and organisations making a difference.
These organisations are using their position in the community for good, investing in the community and elevating their staff and clients. This award can go to anyone affecting change of any size.
- Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
- Brad Hardy Foundation
- Radford College
- Hepatitis ACT
- Threesides Marketing
- The Folk House @ Havelock
- Women in ICT
- Car Mechanical Services
- Bushfire.io
- I Got You
Spirit of Resilience
Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to challenging life experiences.
Designed for individuals, this award celebrates those who have overcome adversity and are bettering their community using their experience.
This award can go to anyone affecting change of any size.
- Stephen Carter
- Carol Jennings
- Jodi Shepherd
- Beatrice Macharia
- LewChing Yip
- Karen Schlage
- Leesa Mountford
The 2024 People’s Choice Award
This award is voted on by the public from our existing pool of Spirit of Canberra nominees. This award gives the Canberra community a chance to have their say and put forward who they believe deserves to be celebrated. Cast your vote using the button below.
Place your People Choice Award vote here
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