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The Governor's Chaplaincy Awards presents a unique opportunity for His Excellency the Honourable Christopher Dawson AC APM, in partnership with YouthCARE, to highlight the good work and inspiring stories of chaplains across industries, such as aged care, defence, education, emergency services, heath, mining, social services and sports.
The awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the inaugural State Chaplaincy Conference at Optus Stadium, will recognise the positive impact chaplains have on individuals, workplaces and communities.
Nominations will be open from Monday, 8 May – Friday, 9 June 2023.
Nominations for individual chaplains will be accepted under the following categories:
• Chaplain of the Year
• Regional Chaplain of the Year
• Chaplaincy Leadership and Innovation
• Outstanding Response to a Critical Incident
• Cultural Capability
• Community Connection
Nominations will be accepted for organisations or individuals who have supported chaplains or chaplaincy service for:
• Chaplaincy Partnership
Nominees are to be nominated by others and self-nominations will only be accepted for the Chaplaincy Partnership Award.
After the closure of nominations, nominees will be assessed by our industry leading panel as publicised. Nominees will then be announced via the website and personally invited to attend The Governor’s Chaplaincy Awards ceremony.
To nominate a chaplain for an Award, the nominator must:
Ensure that the candidate meets the criteria for The Governor’s Chaplaincy Award and:
Is a current chaplain appointed to a paid or voluntary position
Has displayed a significant commitment to the ministry of chaplaincy
Provide a profile of the chaplain, that establishes grounds for the nomination. Pertinent information would include but not be limited to the following:
The candidate’s biography and work experience within their role as a chaplain
The mission and description of the organisation that appointed the chaplain
Two brief letters of recommendation from third-party endorsements (Required)
Provide written responses to the specific award category requirements.
"Both my wife and I, as Co-Patrons of YouthCARE, are pleased to support chaplaincy and the individuals who care for our most vulnerable and distraught during their times of need. This initiative recognises and celebrates the work being done across various communities throughout Western Australia."