Child Protection Awards 2009
- About the awards
- Child Protection Award Winners - 2009
- Award categories
- Eligibility criteria
- Further information
- Previous winners
About the awards
The annual Queensland Child Protection Awards provide an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the efforts, commitment and unreserved energy of many people who make a significant contribution to our community to prevent child harm and neglect.
It is hoped the awards will inspire others to continue to work towards ensuring the wellbeing of our children.
The presentation ceremony for the awards was held in conjunction with the launch of Child Protection Week on Thursday 3 September 2009.
Child Protection Award winners - 2009
This year’s Child Protection Award Winners have been recognised at the official Launch and Awards Ceremony last Thursday 3 September at Parliament House.
Award recipients include:
Professional (Non-Government) Award
Winner – Pamela Fisher
Presented by Gail Slocombe, Chair, CPW Committee
Volunteer Award
Winner – Allan Allaway
Presented by Erin Marshall, Assistant Marketing Manager, KFC QLD
Regional Program Award
Winner – Joanne Ross
Presented by Steve Renouf, CPW Ambassador
Youth Participation Award
Winner – Lee Stuart
Presented by Sue McVay, Managing Editor, The Courier Mail
Education Initiative Award
Winner – Rachel Kayrooz
Presented by Sue McVay, Managing Editor, The Courier Mail
Professional (Government) Award
Winner – Dr Kerry Sullivan
Presented by Hon. Phil Reeves MP, Minister for Child Safety
Certificate of Special Recognition
Winner – Claude Harvey
Presented by Hon. Phil Reeves, Minister for Child Safety
More information on the Awards recipients is available.
The Awards were concluded with a special performance by the students in the Holland Park State High School jazz ensemble.
Award categories
Awards are presented to individuals or groups in the following categories:
- Professional (non-government) - Outstanding contribution to promoting child protection issues in their capacity as a professional working in the child protection (or related) field.
- Professional (government) - Outstanding contribution to child protection at a practice, policy or service development level within the public service.
- Volunteer - Invaluable contributions made by volunteers working in government or non-government agencies.
- Regional program - Program that operates within part of, or across, a whole region to address some aspect of child protection.
- Education initiative - Development of an innovative approach or resource to promote child protection.
- Youth participation - Involvement of young people in a local activity to enhance the wellbeing of children and young people.
- Media - Recognises an article or series which highlight child protection issues.
Eligibility criteria
- Award winners will have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the prevention of child harm or the promotion of the protection of children and young people.
- Nominees' achievements must be in accordance with the principles of the Child Protection Act 1999.
- Nominees may undertake the nominated project/achievement as part of work-related duties or community services.
- Nominees may be individuals, groups or agencies according to the particular award.
Further information
For more information contact:
- Name:
- Ms Caitlin King
Project Officer - Address:
- Queensland Child Protection Week Committee
PO Box 6295
Fairfield Gardens
Qld 4103 - Phone:
- (07) 3844 6414
- Fax:
- (07) 3844 6109
- Email:
- Caitlin King
Previous winners
- 2007 Child Protection Week award winners
- 2006 Child Protection Week award winners
- 2005 Child Protection Week award winners
- 2004 Child Protection Week award winners
- Last updated
- 7 September 2009
