This award recognises and honours young people in Queensland who are actively championing children’s rights through advocacy, education, or community action. It celebrates their efforts in raising awareness, influencing change, and inspiring others to stand up for the rights and well-being of children. 

Potential Areas of Achievement: 

1. Youth-Led Advocacy – Engaging in campaigns, social movements, or public speaking to highlight children’s rights issues and push for meaningful policy or social change. 
2. Education & Awareness – Creating or contributing to initiatives that educate peers, schools, or communities about children’s rights through workshops, creative media, or online platforms. 
3. Community Engagement – Collaborating with organisations, schools, or local groups to promote participation and inclusivity in discussions or activities relating to children’s rights. 
4. Creative Expression – Using art, storytelling, digital media, or performance to amplify messages about children’s rights. 
5. Peer Support & Leadership – Leading by example, mentoring, or supporting other young people in advocating for their own rights and the rights of others. 

Selection criteria: 

• Demonstrated contribution and commitment to ongoing initiatives that champion children’s rights and wellbeing in Queensland.
• Proven ability to take initiative, inspire and involve their peers and other community members or leaders in raising awareness and inspiring action for children’s rights and wellbeing.
• Advocates for the voices of children and young people to be heard in various settings within the community.
• Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming obstacles or barriers in their advocacy journey, showing determination and commitment to the cause. 

Eligibility: 

• Nominee can be an individual or a group of young people
• Nominee(s) must reside in Queensland 
• Nominee(s) must be aged between 8 – 18 years

This award will honour an individual for their achievements and effort in engaging members of the community, institutions, businesses and/or organisations in activities and initiatives that promote and enhance children’s rights in Queensland. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to collective action through partnerships and shared goals for achieving widespread education and awareness of Children’s Rights as per the UNCRC.   

Potential Areas of Achievement: 

1. Collaborative Partnerships – Building strong connections between communities, businesses, institutions, and organisations to drive collective action for children’s rights. 
2. Advocacy & Awareness – Involved in campaigns, educational programs, or policy initiatives that promote widespread understanding and support for children’s rights. 
3. Youth Engagement & Leadership – Empowering young people to participate in decision-making, advocacy, and initiatives that amplify their voices and rights. 
4. Inclusive & Cultural Representation – Ensuring diverse perspectives, including First Nations and multicultural communities, are included in children’s rights initiatives. 
5. Cross-Sector Collaboration – Bridging gaps between different sectors (education, health, justice, social services, business) to create integrated approaches that advance children’s rights and wellbeing. 

Selection Criteria  

• Impact and Reach – evidence of the scale and scope of the nominee’s efforts in engaging an array of stakeholders to advance the education, promotion and realisation of children’s rights and wellbeing in Queensland. 
• Proven ability to create connections across various levels within the community, including primary stakeholders, tertiary institutions, government bodies, non-profit organisations, and others. 
• A demonstrated focus on marginalised and at-risk children and families will be highly regarded. 
• Demonstrated commitment to engage young people in education and/or advocacy initiatives.  

 Eligibility:  

• Nominee must reside in Queensland  
• Nominee’s contribution must benefit children in Queensland
• Nominees must be individuals, not an organisation

The Children’s Rights Champion of the Year award will honour an individual or organisation who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the rights and wellbeing of children in Queensland. This award celebrates those who have made a lasting impact through advocacy, policy development, community engagement, or direct support of initiatives that protect and promote children’s rights and wellbeing. 

Potential Areas of Achievement: 

1. Transformational Leadership & Advocacy – Driving meaningful community initiatives, policy changes, legal reforms, or systemic improvements that strengthen children’s rights and protections in Queensland.
2. Community Empowerment & Collaboration – Building strong partnerships with communities, organisations, and stakeholders to collectively advance children’s rights and well-being. 
3. Innovative Solutions & Strategic Impact – Developing and implementing unique, effective strategies or initiatives that address key challenges related to children’s rights. 
4. Awareness & Education – Leading efforts to educate the public, professionals, and policymakers on children’s rights through campaigns, training, and advocacy programs. 
5. Sustained Commitment & Legacy – Demonstrating long-term dedication and measurable impact in promoting and safeguarding children’s rights, leaving a lasting positive influence on policies, communities, or institutions. 

Selection Criteria: 

• Demonstrated leadership in initiating and sustaining programs, policies, or advocacy efforts related to children’s rights. 
• Evidence of ability to inspire others to action, drive and promote systemic change, and influence policies or practices that enhance children’s rights. 
• Demonstrated efforts in empowering communities and fostering partnerships to enhance children’s rights. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new or unique strategies that effectively address challenges related to children’s rights. 

Eligibility: 

• Organisations and Individuals 
• Nominee must reside in Queensland. 
• Contributions must have a lasting, positive impact on children’s rights.

The Children’s Rights Education Award will recognise an individual or organisation with a demonstrated commitment and contribution to educating children and the community about children’s rights, as per the UNCRC. 

The recipient of this award will demonstrate a commitment to integrating children’s rights education into programs, curriculum, creative mediums or other initiatives that increase awareness and understanding of children’s rights. 

Possible Areas of Achievement: 

1. Training & Education – Embedding children’s rights within educational programs, training, or initiatives. 
2. Public Awareness – Raising public awareness and fostering widespread community education on children’s rights. 
3. Resource Development & Advocacy – Developing or delivering educational resources, campaigns, or advocacy efforts that promote a deeper understanding of children’s rights. 
4. Inclusive Engagement – Engaging diverse audiences, including children, educators, parents, and marginalised or at-risk groups in meaningful learning experiences about children’s rights. 
5. Creative Expression – Using art, storytelling, digital media, or performance to educate people about children’s rights. 

Selection criteria: 

• Demonstrated commitment to children’s rights 
• Evidence of the integration of children’s rights into curriculum and/or educational resources 
• Demonstrates an innovative approach to teach and engage children and/or adults about children’s rights 
• Impact and Reach – evidence of the scale and scope of the nominee’s efforts in educating people about children’s rights. 

Eligibility: 

• Organisations and Individuals  
• Nominee is based in Queensland 
• Nominee delivers programs to children and/or adults in Queensland