Business Award

• Businesses and organisations whose focus is the inclusion of cultural diversity in their workforce, products or services.
• Self-nominations are accepted.

• Develops innovative internal practices that demonstrate the benefits of multiculturalism.
• Implements effective business practices to increase employment opportunities for people from multicultural backgrounds.
• Uses innovative marketing and communications strategies to engage multicultural audiences in the Victorian community with their service or product.
• Uses a multilingual workforce to engage the diverse Victorian community.

All nominations received are first reviewed to confirm that they meet eligibility requirements, before proceeding to assessment. As part of the assessment, an assessment panel meets to review and discuss each of the eligible applications. During this process the panel will consider all information submitted as part of the nomination to determine how the nominee meets the selection criteria for the relevant award category. All applications are ranked as part of this process to determine prospective award recipients. Following this, referees may then be contacted to verify nomination statements and clarify information before recipients are confirmed.

The panels consist of Commissioners of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, representatives from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and community representations.

How do I submit a nomination?

Go to: vicmulticultural.awardsaustralia.com(opens in a new window)

Who can submit a nomination?

• self-nominations are accepted for some awards and not others. Please check the eligibility criteria for each award.
• you cannot nominate a family member
• you can submit a maximum of 2 nominations.

Who can be nominated?

• you can nominate the same person or organisation for more than 1 category, but they can only receive 1 award
• recipients of a 2019 Multicultural Award for Excellence are not eligible for nomination
• winners of a Multicultural Award for Excellence in the past 5 years are not eligible for another award in the same category.

What do I need to make a nomination?

• you will be asked 4 questions to support your nomination
• all nominations must include contact information for 2 referees. Note: referees are compulsory
• you may attach up to 5 additional materials to support your nomination, for example news articles, videos or referee statements.

Why does the nominee deserve this award?

Please describe at least one project or activity the nominee has been involved in that aligns with the award category description and selection criteria. The nominee’s achievements must meet at least one selection criteria for the category to be considered. For individual nominees, please outline the nominee’s role in the project or activity.

What are the outcomes or achievements of the nominee’s project or activity?

Please describe the outcomes or achievements of the project or activity.

Which communities have benefited or been supported by the nominee’s project or activity?

Please identify which culturally diverse or faith community or communities have benefited or been supported through this project or activity.

What impact has the nominee’s work had on communities?

Describe how these communities have benefited or been supported by the nominee’s project or activity.