Cassowary Awards nomination forms

Online nomination form

The Cassowary Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding individuals, groups or organisations who have made exceptional contributions to the protection and presentation of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Champions of the Wet Tropics can be found anywhere. They can be children, your neighbour or even an organisation. If someone you know has made a positive difference to the Wet Tropics, nominate them today.

Please fill in the fields below to submit the form online

Download the Cassowary Award Information Sheet here.

Call 07 4241 0508 if you have any queries.

Other options for submitting your nomination

- Download an interactive form that can be emailed or posted
- Download a Young Cassowary Award interactive form that can be emailed or posted

Name (person or organisation)*

Phone*

Email *

Postal Address*

Category for Nomination*

Has the nominee been informed of their nomination?

Yes No

Has this nominee received a Cassowary Award previously?

Yes No Not Sure

Does the nominee accept the nomination?

Yes No Not Sure

Reason for Nomination (max. 250 words for each criterion)

Where a previous recipient of a Cassowary Award is nominated, contributions and achievements will be considered if:

They are of a different nature to those recognised by the previous Award. In this case, such contributions and achievements could have occurred prior to receiving the previous Award and may or may not have continued up to date.
They are a continuation of contributions and achievements recognised by the previous Award. However, only the contributions and achievements made since receiving the previous Award will be considered.

In relation to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and its values, how does the nominee demonstrate excellence in their field?

How long has the nominee been working in their field of interest?

How does the nominee demonstrate creativity, innovation and leadership?

What were the challenges faced by the nominee in reaching their achievements and, if any, how did they overcome these challenges?

Who is being Nominated?

Class

Group of Students

Individual Student

Name/s of Nominees*

Number of students in class/group (if applicable)

Name of School/Principal

Teacher

Reason for Nomination (max. 250 words for each criterion)

Note: If the nominee has received a Cassowary Award previously, please only write about their achievements since the Award.

In relation to the local environment what has the nominee/s achieved?

How has the nominee/s demonstrated creativity, innovation and leadership?

How has the nominee/s contributed to the local and broader community?

What were the challenges faced by the nominee in reaching their achievements and, if any, how did they overcome these challenges?

Name (person or organisation)*

Telephone Number*

Email *

Postal Address*

Date*

First Name*

Telephone Number*

Email *

Postal Address*

Online nomination form

Details of Person being Nominated

Reason for Nomination (max. 250 words for each criterion)

Who is being Nominated?

Reason for Nomination (max. 250 words for each criterion)

Details of Person Making Nomination

Details of Person Who Can Best Provide Further Information