| Nominations for the Australian Institute of Emergency Services (AIES) 2010/11 AIES Young Volunteer's Award can be made from the 1st July 2010. Nominations can be made through any Division of the Institute or by completing the Nomination Form and sending it to the address outlined below.
Nominations will close on the 3rd December 2010.
The Award
 The AIES Young Volunteer's Award, proudly supported by the Emergency Response Division of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, aims to reward one young person for outstanding and ongoing contributions and commitment to the community through his or her membership of the emergency services as a volunteer.
The award winner will receive a fully sponsored voyage in the sail training ship Young Endeavour where he or she can develop skills in teamwork, leadership and communication.
Runners up will receive a certificate of commendation from the AIES.
Nominations
Nominations can be made by a member of the public, the young volunteer's supervisor, manager or another emergency service member. Nominations can be made as an individual or as a representative of an organisation. All nominations must be seconded by at least 2 referees who have known the nominee for a minimum of 12 months and who can attest to the nominee's volunteer service.
Nomination Criteria
The nominee will be assessed on:
- commitment to his or her chosen volunteer emergency service including continuity and length of service
- demonstrated willingness to learn and progress within his or her emergency service
- current or future leadership potential within his or her emergency service
The nominee must:
- be currently a volunteer member of an Australian Emergency Service organisation with a minimum of 2 years continual service
- be aged between 18 and 23 years of age
- be available to undertake the voyage on the date nominated by the award committee
In addition nominees must meet all of Young Endeavour's mandatory selection criteria including:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- be able to swim 50 metres and be in good health
- weigh less than 120kg
- complete a medical examination to the required standard
- not having completed a voyage in Young Endeavour previously.
Nomination Form
Please click here to download the Nomination Form. Nominations should be sent to the Division of the Institute in which the nominee resides.
Completed nominations can also be sent by email.
Division post and email addresses are outlined in the Contact Us page and on the Award Nomination Form.
Nominations must be received by 4pm 3rd December 2010.
 Selection
The selection committee will select the award winner by assessing each nomination against the nomination criteria. The authenticity of all claims in the winning submission will be verified.
The selection committee's decision on the winner of the AIES Young Volunteer's Award is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Conduct of this Award is governed by the Award Terms and Conditons.
Presentation
Within 3 months of completion of the voyage the awardee will provide a written report on their voyage and make a presentation at an AIES Division meeting. The written report will be published in the Institute's journal National Emergency Response and by the Award sponsor the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Award brochure
Click here to download the Award brochure - PDF File
More Information
For further information or general enquiries concerning the Award please email the Award Coordinator at volunteeraward@aies.net.au
Further details of Young Endeavour's terms and conditions can be found at www.youngendeavour.gov.au/legal.php
www.youngendeavour.gov.au/apply_now/apply_now.php
For information on the Young Endeavour and her voyages please visit Young Endeavour Youth Scheme.
Acknowledgment: Photos of Young Endeavour www.youngeneavour.gov.au
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