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Awards Nomination Guide
St John WA Community Hero AwardsSt John WA has a proud history of helping people in sickness, distress, suffering and danger. But we’re not the only ones.
Every day, members of the community, emergency staff and volunteers go above and beyond to deliver first aid, preventing death and serious injury to those around them. We recognise that these people are the true heroes of our communities and wish to acknowledge their actions through the presentation of Community Hero Awards.
Who’s a Hero?The St John WA Community Hero Awards are given annually to honour nominated individuals who have displayed enormous courage, and exceptional judgement in assisting another human being with an emphasis on delivering critical first aid. Selected nominees will be invited to attend an awards ceremony.
The Community Hero Awards are awarded in two categories:
Community – Awarded to members of the general public.
Meritorious Service Award – Awarded to staff and volunteers from St John WA.
Who can nominate?Anyone can nominate another person for a Community Hero Award.
An individual only needs to be nominated once to be considered for an award. Nominations must be received by St John WA by 5pm, Friday, 13 December 2019.
How are the winners selected?A selection panel will assess all the nominations for both the Community and Service categories based on the criteria listed in this booklet. All acts carried out between November 2018 and November 2019 (inclusive) are eligible.
*An award will not be given in either category if the selection panel deems no nominee has met the criteria.
Selection CriteriaNominations will be selected with regards to the service provided to members of the community, with emphasis on preventing loss of life and injury, and application of first aid.
Criteria includes:
• Performance of a selfless act that assisted in preventing loss of life and injury in the community with an emphasis on first aid.
• Demonstrating an act of courage and exceptional judgement.
• Displaying a commitment to the health and wellbeing of a community member(s).
• The act was carried out without remuneration or personal gain i.e. unpaid.
• To substantiate the facts of an incident, statements from eye witnesses, duly attested, are required. This may include reviewing ambulance case documents.
EligibilityTo be eligible for an award in the Community Category, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Have carried out the act in Western Australia.
• Must be alive at time of nomination (awards will not be granted posthumously).
• Agree to participate in media interviews and photo opportunities, with their information retained by St John WA for promotional purposes.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Community CategoryThis category is open to all members of the community. Winners will be recognised for an act that is deemed to be selfless, courageous and provided a significant benefit to the aided member of the community through first aid.
There are two distinct award categories with Community - adult and youth (under 18).
Selection CriteriaEmergency staff and volunteers are in the business of saving lives, therefore, the selection criteria will consider individuals who have gone above and beyond their basic duties and responsibilities.
Criteria includes:
• Performance of a selfless act that assisted in preventing loss of life and injury in the community with an emphasis on first aid and pre-hospital care.
• The nominee acted in a way that is over and above what a ‘trained person’ is expected to carry out.
• Demonstrating an act of courage and exceptional judgement.
• Demonstrating advanced skills and speed in the execution of assistance.
• Displaying a commitment to the health and wellbeing of a community member(s).
• Demonstration of professionalism and remaining calm in the face of an adverse situation.
• For the volunteer award: the act must be carried out without remuneration or personal gain i.e. unpaid.
EligibilityTo be eligible for an award in the Service Category, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Be employed by St John WA, or be a recognised volunteer.
• Have carried out the act in Western Australia.
• Must be alive at time of nomination (awards will not be granted posthumously).
• Agree to participate in media interviews and photo opportunities, with their information retained by St John WA for promotional purposes.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted
Category Eligibility
• Volunteers are only considered as such if they do not receive a salary or wage from St John WA.
Meritorious Service Award This category is open to all St John WA staff and volunteers.
Nominations will be accepted from fellow staff members, staff from other emergency organisations and from members of the public.
Do you know a Hero? Submit your nomination using the form below, or visit stjohnwa.com.au to complete the form online. An individual only needs one nomination to be considered for an award. Self-nominations are not eligible. Nominations must be received by St John WA by 5pm, Friday, 13 December 2019.
Your name Name of nominee for award
Your phone number Nominee’s phone number
Your address Nominee’s address
Your email Nominee’s email
Relationship to nominee Category
Meritorious Service Award
Acts must have occurred between November 2018 and November 2019 inclusive.
Community Adult
Youth
Date of incident Location of incident
How did this person assist in the emergency? (Please tell us the details of the incident and how they provided critical first aid.)
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Nomination Form
How did this person assist in the emergency? (cont)
Why do you consider this person a hero?
Please mail this form to:
Media and Public Relations St John WA PO Box 183 BELMONT WA 6984
Or send a scanned copy via email to: [email protected]
Nomination Form
Copyright St John WA209 Great Eastern Highway Belmont WA 6104Email: [email protected]