Victorian Honour Roll of Women 2021 Nomination Toolkit
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Victorian Honour Roll of Women
2021 Nomination Toolkit
Who can nominate?
Anyone can nominate a person for recognition on the Victorian Honour Roll of
Women! The nominator must be familiar with the nominee’s work and be able to
discuss their achievements in detail.
Please make sure you discuss the nomination with the nominee first and obtain
their permission to be assessed as part of the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
process.
Who can I nominate?
You can nominate someone to the Honour Roll if they:
• identify as a woman
• were born in Victoria or have spent a considerable part of their life in
Victoria, and
• have made a significant and lasting contribution at a local, state, national
or international level.
We encourage nominations of women from diverse communities, including
Aboriginal women, women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
and those from the LGBTI community. Posthumous nominations are also
accepted.
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You can read the stories of previous Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees at
https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-honour-roll-women-program to see the range of
achievements recognised in past years.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes! This year we have introduced self-nomination to support women to put their
hand up for public recognition from their peers and communities.
What are the nomination categories?
Victorian women can be nominated for their achievements in either paid or
voluntary work, with nominations invited across 5 categories:
• Trailblazer
A ‘trailblazer’ is an inspiring role model who effectively leads the way for
women starting out in a field which is traditionally male-dominated and has
significant barriers for women. They may break new ground in their line of
work and challenge traditional gender stereotypes, attitudes and norms.
• Local champion
A ‘local champion’ is a dedicated member of their community. They have
used their skills and expertise either in a voluntary or professional capacity.
A local champion may be an unsung hero, or a woman whose substantive
contributions are deserving of wider recognition. They may be working to
shift perceptions of women in leadership and decision making at a local
level.
• Change agent
A ‘change agent’ is a woman who has made an enduring commitment in
their field of expertise, interest or endeavour that has brought about
significant and lasting change. They are renowned within their field of
expertise and have lifted the visibility of women as subject matter experts.
Through persistence and determination, a change agent shines a light on a
particular cause, disrupts gender stereotypes, initiates much needed
reforms or supports a shift in public perception.
• Emerging leader
An ‘emerging leader’ is a young woman redefining leadership in their
chosen career, field or passion, and whose accomplishments position them
as strong role models and act as inspiration to the next generation. They
may be just beginning their leadership journey and demonstrating the
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future of Victoria. Nominations for this category will only be accepted for
women aged between 16 and 30.
• Leading through disaster
The ‘leading through disaster’ category recognises women whose influence
and example have advanced women’s leadership in disaster preparedness
and response at a grass roots, local or global level. It recognises women’s
leadership in supporting communities to respond, recover and rebuild after
the 2020 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. They may be working to
address the gendered needs of women impacted by the 2020 bushfires or
the COVID-19 pandemic.
OFFICIALHow to submit a nomination
The application process has two rounds
We’ll assess your Round One application, and if it meets the selection criteria, we’ll
contact you and ask you to submit additional information for the Assessment
Panel to consider in Round Two.
What do I need to do in Round One?
To submit a Round One application, you need to:
• Provide details of the nominee, including their name and contact details
• Provide your contact details
• Describe the nominee’s activities and achievements (maximum of 400
words)
• Provide the work history of the nominee by attaching their CV or a link to
their LinkedIn profile
All Round One applications are reviewed by representatives from the Department
of Premier and Cabinet to confirm they meet eligibility requirements.
If you meet the selection criteria, we’ll contact you and invite you to progress to
Round Two.
What do I need to do in Round Two?
In Round Two of the application process, the Assessment Panel will evaluate your
application based on your response to the following questions:
• how the activities and achievements of the nominee have made an
exceptional contribution, and the difference this has made to their
community, field of work or endeavour, and
• how the applicant's achievements have generated long-term benefits for
the local, national or international community.
You will also be required to:
• provide the contact details of two referees and accompanying letters of
support, and
• attach a recent photo of the nominee.
You may wish to:
OFFICIAL• submit up to five additional documents or materials such as news
articles, videos or written references in support of the nomination. Please
note that attachments are not compulsory
Tip: You are not required to address the Round Two selection criteria in your
Round One application.
An independent Assessment Panel consisting of community representatives will
convene to assess each application. All applications are ranked as part of this
process to determine prospective Honour Roll inductees. Following this, referees
may then be contacted to verify nomination statements and to clarify information
before inductees are confirmed.
A short list of candidates is then sent to the Minister for Women for her
consideration and selection.
OFFICIALWhat makes a strong nomination?
Tips to help you get started
The Assessment Panel will rank your application based on your response to the
selection criteria.
Use simple language and examples where possible – you can even use bullet
points to tell the nominee’s story and list their achievements.
Tip: LinkedIn is a great way to research your nominee’s past achievements and
work history.
How do I respond to the selection criteria?
Each nomination category is asking you to respond to the same selection criteria
– that is, to describe the nominee’s activities and achievements. Here’s some
questions you may like to consider when writing your response.
Nomination Category: Trailblazer
TIPS
Nomination Category: • Be clear about what the achievement is and how
Trailblazer it is a ‘first’ or paves the way for other women
• Describe how the nominee’s achievements are
Selection Criteria: ground-breaking, or have made it easier for the
Describe the nominee’s next women to progress in male-dominated
activities and occupations or industries. Use examples.
achievements • Outline the nominee’s past and current activities
and achievements (personal, academic or
professional)
• Describe the nominee’s journey to success,
including obstacles overcome, time invested,
and/or sacrifices made
• Consider how the nominee gone above and
beyond what was asked of them
•
OFFICIALNomination Category: Local Champion
TIPS
Nomination Category: • How has the nominee made a significant
Local Champion contribution to their local community, in either a
paid or voluntary capacity?
Selection Criteria: • Outline the nominee’s past and current activities
Describe the nominee’s and achievements (personal, academic or
activities and professional). Use examples
achievements • Describe how the achievements are extensive and
exceptional
• Outline why the nominee is deserving of wider
recognition
Nomination Category: Change Agent
Nomination Category: TIPS
Change Agent • Clearly describe the nominee’s activities and
achievements, using examples.
Selection Criteria: • Has the nominee worked for a sustained period of
Describe the nominee’s time to advance an important cause?
activities and • Have the nominee’s activities or achievements
achievements resulted in significant reform or major change in
their field or area of endeavour? Give examples
• Outline the nominee’s past and current activities
and achievements (personal, academic or
professional)
• In what way was has the nominee helped to
ensure the voices and messages raised and
heard in Victoria are reflective of women?
•
•
OFFICIALNomination Category: Emerging Leader
TIPS
Nomination Category:
• Outline the nominee’s past and current
Emerging Leader
activities and achievements (personal,
academic or professional)
Selection Criteria:
Describe the nominee’s • How does the nominee reflect the notion
activities and ‘you’ve got to see it to be it’?
achievements
• Why do you think the nominee is a future
leader?
• How has the nominee helped to shift the
perceptions of young women in leadership, or
legitimised their presence in decision-making?
roles?
Nomination Category: Leading through disaster
TIPS
Nomination Category:
• How has the nominee addressed the specific
Leading through disaster needs of women impacted by the 2020
Victorian bushfires or the COVID-19
Selection Criteria: pandemic?
Describe the nominee’s
• Describe how the nominee supported
activities and
communities to respond, recover and rebuild
achievements after these crises
• Was the nominee’s leadership pivotal to the
response in Victorian emergency service
organisations, or across the health care
system?
• How did the nominee disrupt existing gender
stereotypes, norms and roles, and highlight
the importance of considering response
efforts through a gendered lens?
OFFICIALTips to complete the online nomination form
1. If you need an interpreter call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS
National) on 131 450 for the cost of a local call. TIS National operates
nationally and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for over 160
languages and dialects.
2. To view the list of nomination categories and selection criteria please click
here (insert link).
3. From the ‘Nomination Category’ dropdown list please select the most
relevant nomination category.
4. Please enter the information requested in the ‘Nominee and Contact
Details’ section. Please note all sections marked with a red * are mandatory
fields which will need a response to continue onto the following sections.
5. Answer the question under the ‘Selection Criteria’ heading. Please note your
response has a limit of 400 words.
6. Upload file attachments. Uploading attachments is a two-step process. First
click on ‘Select Files’ to add your files, then click on ‘Upload Files’ to attach
them to your nomination.
7. Once you have completed your nomination, please click the ‘Submit’ button.
8. Once you have pressed ‘Submit’ you will receive an email confirming your
application has been received.
TIP: Write your response to the selection criteria in a word document and once
you are happy copy them over into the nomination form.
OFFICIALFrequently asked questions
When are nominations due?
Nominations must be received by 31 January 2021 by 11.59 pm.
Where do I find the nomination form?
Access the online form at https://vicwomenshonourroll.awardsplatform.com/ to
submit your nomination.
Do I have to nominate someone online?
No. If you would prefer a physical copy of the application please
email womensleadership@dpc.vic.gov.au and a member of our team will send one
out to you.
Can I nominate an organisation, business or community group?
No, nominations from organisations, businesses and community groups are not
accepted. Some categories have more specific criteria, so please read carefully
before nominating. For instance, the Emerging Leader category only accepts
applications from women aged 16 to 30.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. All categories allow for self-nomination.
Can I nominate a previous Honour Roll inductee?
No.
Can I nominate the same person for multiple nomination categories?
Yes, but they can only be recognised in one nomination category. The Assessment
Panel are able to transfer applications across nomination categories if they feel it
better meets the selection criteria.
Does the nominee need to address the Selection Criteria?
A nominee must meet the Selection Criteria to be considered.
Each nomination category contains descriptions of the kind of activities,
initiatives and achievements that would be deserving of being inducted onto the
Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
OFFICIALPlease read the selection criteria for the category in which you are nominating
carefully.
Do I have to notify the individual that I am nominating them?
Yes. Please make sure you discuss the nomination with the nominee and obtain
their permission to be assessed as part of the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
selection process.
What are referees?
In Round Two you will be asked to provide contact details of two referees and
accompanying letters of support. A referee is a person willing to testify about the
nominee’s character or ability. Referees should be familiar with the nominee so
they can corroborate the information provided in the application. The referee
should be able to describe the applicant’s activities and achievements, and the
difference this has made to the nominee’s community, field of work or endeavour.
Tip: Referees do not need to be public figures. It is more important that they know
the nominee and can speak about their achievements.
Do I have to provide two referees, or can I just provide one?
Two referees are required for each nomination in Round Two. Contact details
must be provided so the Department of Premier and Cabinet can verify the
information provided in your nomination and develop a greater understanding of
the achievements of the nominee.
Can I save my draft nomination and complete it later?
Yes. As soon as you have completed the nominator or nominee details, the form
will automatically save and send you an email with your unique login and
password details. When you are ready to complete your application, simply open
the website again (using the link in the email), enter your email and password
(also in the email) and select ‘Open’.
Can I upload a video?
You can’t upload a video to the nomination, but you can provide a YouTube link in
an answer box.
Do I have to upload attachments?
No. You are not required to upload attachments to support your nomination.
However, attachments may assist the nomination by providing a visual
representation of the work undertaken by the nominee.
OFFICIALCan I put myself down as a referee for someone I’m nominating?
No. The nomination process is designed to have three people support the
nomination – one person who nominates them (you), and two other people who
support the nomination by acting as referees.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Entry is free.
Why are there new award categories this year?
We have introduced two new categories to acknowledge the important role of
young women as leaders in shaping the future of Victoria, and to acknowledge
women supporting communities impacted by crises such as the 2020 bushfires
and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
When will the nominees be inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women?
Inductees will be recognised at an official presentation ceremony held in late 2021.
For additional help, email womensleadership@dpc.vic.gov.au and a member of
our team will assist you.
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