2025 Learn Local Awards nomination guide

This award recognises recognise excellence and high-level performance by community-based organisations involved in improving foundation skills for work, study and life.

The winner of this award will receive $10,000. Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award in will each receive $1,000.

Eligibility

The nominee must:

• be registered with the ACFE Board as a Learn Local organisation
• have a history of timely compliance with contractual obligations and program requirements
• have delivered pre-accredited training in 2024.

For the purposes of this award, a ‘small provider’ is defined as a registered Learn Local provider that was allocated fewer than 10,000 pre-accredited training delivery hours in 2024 (as of 31 Dec 2024) AND also has an organisation total income/revenue of $750,000 or less.

Note: If you are applying for one of this award, please attach a copy of your most recent Annual Financial Report. An online link is also suitable.

The training/program can be run in partnership with other organisations but must be led by the nominated Learn Local provider.

Nominees will be asked to provide these details in response to several eligibility questions at the start of the nomination on Award Force, but this will not count toward the word count of their responses to the selection criteria.

Nominees and nominators must also agree to the conditions of entry.

What you’ll need to apply

There are three parts to your nomination

1. Overview – 100-word limit, includes (brief introduction, when the program was delivered in 2024, how long the program has been running, how ACFE Board funding contributed to this pre-accredited program, the program’s main activities, the learner group(s) the program targets, how many learners in total participated in the program).
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Supporting evidence – up to 10 pages. Attachments may include, (documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the nominee’s achievements, curriculum, A-Frames, course plans, learner or trainer testimonials or images).

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for clear and relevant examples of the high quality pre-accredited training delivery by the provider. A key emphasis of this award is pathways to further employment, study, or volunteer work, so these should be clearly referenced and quantified with precise data.

Nominators are encouraged to use precise language: short, succinct and factual statements with dot points to provide evidence. Testimonials from learners, trainers and other community partners or organisations can help support your nomination.

Make sure you tell a positive story about your organisation and training being delivered and how it supports learners to find pathways to further opportunities.

Selection criteria

Criterion 1

High quality pre-accredited training

Tell us about:

• how you demonstrate excellence and high-level performance in ACFE Board funded projects, initiatives and activities
• how you develop learner pathways through successful program activities and training approaches, ensuring success for learners
• examples of your innovative local solutions to emerging local pre-accredited training needs
• systems in place to manage, evaluate and enhance ACFE programs, projects and activities
• how you implement and keep up with best practice
• how success is measured (e.g. learner outcomes, learner satisfaction and learner progress).

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Learner-centered practice

Tell us about:

• strategies and supports in place to engage and support learners and which are inclusive of different learner needs
• how adult learning principles are incorporated into the design and delivery of pre-accredited programs.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 3

Linkages with industry and community

Tell us about:

• how you identify and build new, innovative and effective partnerships with industry and the community
• strategies and processes used to ensure that learners are better connected to their local community and local opportunities
• succinct examples of partnerships with industry and community that have been developed and maintained.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 4

High quality business management

Tell us about:

• how you ensure continuous improvement across the organisation
• how you develop the capability and capacity of your workforce
• strategies in place to build a positive workplace culture
• how inclusion and diversity is incorporated into the running of the business.

(Limit: 300 words)

This award recognises recognise excellence and high-level performance by community-based organisations involved in improving foundation skills for work, study and life.

The winner of this award will receive $10,000. Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award in will each receive $1,000.

Eligibility

The nominee must:

• be registered with the ACFE Board as a Learn Local organisation
• have a history of timely compliance with contractual obligations and program requirements
• have delivered pre-accredited training in 2024.

What you’ll need to apply

There are three parts to your nomination

1. Overview – 100-word limit, includes (brief introduction, when the program was delivered in 2024, how long the program has been running, how ACFE Board funding contributed to this pre-accredited program, the program’s main activities, the learner group(s) the program targets, how many learners in total participated in the program).
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Supporting evidence – up to 10 pages. Attachments may include, (documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the nominee’s achievements, curriculum, A-Frames, course plans, learner or trainer testimonials or images).

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for clear and relevant examples of the high quality pre-accredited training delivery by the provider. A key emphasis of this award is pathways to further employment, study, or volunteer work, so these should be clearly referenced and quantified with precise data.

Nominators are encouraged to use precise language: short, succinct and factual statements with dot points to provide evidence. Testimonials from learners, trainers and other community partners or organisations can help support your nomination.

Make sure you tell a positive story about your organisation and training being delivered and how it supports learners to find pathways to further opportunities.

Selection criteria

Criterion 1

High quality pre-accredited training

Tell us about:

• how you demonstrate excellence and high-level performance in ACFE Board funded projects, initiatives and activities
• how you develop learner pathways through successful program activities and training approaches, ensuring success for learners
• examples of your innovative local solutions to emerging local pre-accredited training needs
• systems in place to manage, evaluate and enhance ACFE programs, projects and activities
• how you implement and keep up with best practice
• how success is measured (e.g. learner outcomes, learner satisfaction and learner progress).

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Learner-centered practice

Tell us about:

• strategies and supports in place to engage and support learners and which are inclusive of different learner needs
• how adult learning principles are incorporated into the design and delivery of pre-accredited programs.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 3

Linkages with industry and community

Tell us about:

• how you identify and build new, innovative and effective partnerships with industry and the community
• strategies and processes used to ensure that learners are better connected to their local community and local opportunities
• succinct examples of partnerships with industry and community that have been developed and maintained.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 4

High quality business management

Tell us about:

• how you ensure continuous improvement across the organisation
• how you develop the capability and capacity of your workforce
• strategies in place to build a positive workplace culture
• how inclusion and diversity is incorporated into the running of the business.

(Limit: 300 words)

This award recognises innovative solutions that have been developed by a registered Learn Local provider in response to a local training challenge or community need. The innovative solution must be a new or revised ACFE Board-funded program, project or activity*.

The innovative solution will demonstrate how the Learn Local sector provides flexible, innovative, quality, and tailored training that meets the needs of learners in their community. It will highlight how Learn Local providers think laterally and innovatively to enable learners to develop their skills for study, work and life.

The innovative solution will be learner focused and may have required the Learn Local provider to change the way they usually work to ensure they could meet the local training challenge or community need.

Examples of this local training challenge or community need may include, but are not limited to, natural disasters like bushfires or floods, remote and rural learning, or other relevant challenges.

The winner of this award will receive $10,000. Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award will each receive $1,000.

The main difference between this award category and the Learn Local Provider of the Year Award category is that the innovative solution developed for this award category must have been in response to a local training challenge or community need. The emphasis of this award category is on how the organisation developed and implemented the innovative solution to benefit their community and the corresponding impact.

*‘Activity’ includes all other ‘appropriate activities in support of pre-accredited training’ as listed in the Learn Local Guidelines for Pre-accredited Training Funding and Delivery for Term 2, Term 3 and Term 4 2024.

What you’ll need to apply

There are 3 parts to your application:

1. Overview – 100-word limit includes, (a brief introduction, the name of the innovative solution - this can be a name made up for the purposes of this award nomination, when it was delivered in 2024, how ACFE Board funding contributed to this innovative solution).
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Supporting evidence – up to 10 pages. Attachments may include (documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the nominee’s achievements, curriculum, A-Frames, course plans, learner or trainer testimonials or images).

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for a clear description of the local training challenge or community need that led to the innovative solution’s development. The judges will pay regard to evidence of how you came up with the innovative solution and its impact on learners.

Using precise language, short succinct factual statements, and dot points to provide your evidence is advised. Testimonials from learners, trainers and other community partners or organisations may also help support your nomination.

Criterion 1

Responding to a local training challenge or community need

Tell us about:

• how the Learn Local program, project or activity was developed, for example how it went about determining the local training challenge or community need, and what steps the provider took to create and then implement the solution
• what aspects of your project, program or activity are innovative.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Outcomes and achievements

Tell us about:

• what the innovative solution has achieved for learners and the community, including evidence of these outcomes
• did you evaluate this initiative, and how have you shared your outcomes and achievements with other providers and the community
• how many learners in total were positively impacted by the innovative solution
• what plans are in place for the innovative solution for the next 12 months.

(Limit: 300 words)

This award recognises a partnership between a Learn Local provider and at least one other organisation, which has resulted in improved learner pathways from ACFE Board-funded pre-accredited training to accredited training and/or work.

By working together to achieve a shared goal, it is anticipated that some of the collaborating parties will have changed the way they usually work to ensure the success of the partnership, leading to demonstrable achievements and training impacts.

The sustainability of the partnership will be evident from the plans that are in place for the future as well as an indication of how the partnership could be replicated or adopted in other settings.

The partnership will demonstrate how Learn Local providers and other organisations/sectors can work together to improve pathway opportunities for learners.

The main difference between this award category and the Learn Local Provider of the Year and the Learn Local Innovation Award categories is that the emphasis of this award category is on the partnership between the Learn Local provider and other organisation/s, not a particular project or program.

The winner of this award will receive $10,000 (to be shared by all parties). Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award will each receive $1,000 (to be shared by all parties).

What you’ll need to apply

There are 3 parts to your application:

1. Overview – 100-word limit (includes a brief introduction – the name of the partnership (this can be a name made up for the purposes of this award nomination), how and why the partnership began and if it has ended, who is involved in the partnership, how ACFE Board funding contributed to this partnership, and evidence of a Memorandum of Understanding, or other documentation which highlights the partnership between the Learn Local provider and other organisation/s).
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Supporting evidence - documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the nominee’s achievements. Attachments may include curriculum, A-Frames, course plans, learner or trainer testimonials or images. There is a limit of 10 pages of supporting evidence allowed per nomination.

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for a clear and well-referenced description of the way two or more organisations are working together to deliver improved pathways through training.

Make sure you tell a positive story of the partnership, why it was developed, how it continues to function and what the future holds for the partnership. A good nomination will give equal weighting to the contributions of each partner.

Using precise language, short succinct factual statements, and dot points to provide your evidence is acceptable. Testimonials from learners, trainers and other community partners or organisations also help support your nomination.

Criterion 1

Approach to the partnership

Tell us about:

• what was the call to action/objectives leading to the creation of the partnership
• how all parties collaborated to improve pathways from pre-accredited training to accredited training and/or work
• what changes have been implemented as a result of the partnership, and what has been the impact on each partner
• were any risks identified, and if so, how were they managed?

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Achievements and training impacts

Tell us about:

• the ways in which the partnership has accomplished its objectives, especially in relation to addressing key barriers/obstacles/challenges (e.g. for learners, for partners etc.) Please give examples
• any enhancements to engagement of learners or training approaches achieved through the partnership
• how learners and all other parties involved (e.g., the community and industry) have benefited from the training outcomes of the partnership.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 3

Sustainability of the collaboration

Tell us about:

• the plans that are in place for the partnership for the next 12 months
• how the partnership could be replicated or adopted in other settings
• any other ways that the partnership is sustainable (even if it has ended).

(Limit: 300 words)

This award recognises the achievements of adult Victorians who have, in 2024, undertaken ACFE Board funded pre-accredited courses in literacy, numeracy, English language skills or digital skills to:

• participate more fully in the community and/or to enter further study

and/or

• successfully complete accredited training they were already undertaking.

The learner will have actively developed new skills and knowledge and successfully established pathways for themselves into further education and/or volunteer roles as a direct result of their pre-accredited training participation. The learner will be a strong role model for other people to show what can be achieved by participating in a Learn Local course.

The winner of this award will receive $5,000. Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award will each receive $1,000.

This award category is named in honour of Ro Allen, who is Australia’s first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner and was the former chairperson of the Adult, Community and Further Education Board from 2009 to 2015.

Eligibility

You must:

• be aged between 18 and 67 years
• have completed at least one ACFE Board-funded pre-accredited program (Learn Local course) between 1 January and 31 December 2024 that was focused primarily on developing core skills for study and/or life. Core skills are literacy, numeracy, English language, employability and digital skills
• have completed the above Learn Local course at a Learn Local provider that is currently registered with the ACFE Board.

Nominees will be asked to provide these details at the start of the nomination on Award Force, but this will not count toward the word count of their responses to the selection criteria. Nominees and nominators must also agree to the conditions of entry.

What you need to apply

There are three parts to your application:

1. Overview – 100-word limit (includes a brief introduction – who you are, your course and where you studied). The Overview does not form part of the judging process or contribute to the word limit of your application.
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Supporting evidence - documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the learner’s achievements. Attachments may include training certificates, brochures, learner, trainer/teacher or volunteer testimonials or images. There is a limit of 10 pages of supporting evidence allowed per nomination.

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for clear and relevant examples of the learner’s achievements in their learning. You are welcome to use dot points to offer precise and factual examples of challenges faced and overcome through learning. Testimonials from other learners, trainers/teachers, and the Learn Local provider can help support the nomination.

The nomination should tell a story about the nominees learning journey, it will highlight where they have come from and what they are hoping to achieve in their future because of their learning.

Providing evidence of going ‘above and beyond’ can also improve the nomination, so include achievements that highlight qualities such as teamwork, communication, and showing initiative.

For nominators, it is important that the learner’s personal reflections and experiences are highlighted throughout the nomination. Here are some of the judging comments from last year’s Awards. These may help you prepare your nomination.

Selection criteria

Criterion 1

Learning achievements

Tell us about:

• the core skills you have gained as a result of participating in the pre-accredited program/s (e.g., literacy, numeracy, English language, and/or digital skills)
• how your new core skills have given you opportunities to achieve further education or other outcomes
• how you have demonstrated a high level of engagement with and passion for your learning.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Enhanced personal skills, attributes and goals

Tell us about:

• the interpersonal skills and attributes you have gained as a result of participating in the pre-accredited program/s (e.g., communication skills, leadership, teamwork, goal-setting, resilience, problem-solving and other social skills)
• how the learnings gained as a result of participating in the pre-accredited training have influenced further development of your personal skills, attributes and goals for study and life
• what plans and goals you have over the next year in relation to further training, volunteering or other life goals.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 3

Other achievements

Tell us about:

• personal lessons that you have learned because of your studies in the pre- accredited program/s – think about how your studies have taught you lessons that you can apply in other parts of your life
• how you have engaged and become more involved with the community (either formally or informally) and some of the results of this involvement
• if you have taken up any leadership or mentoring roles since you started your pre- accredited program/s.
  

This award recognises the achievements of adult Victorians who have, in 2024, undertaken ACFE Board funded pre-accredited courses in employability skills, literacy, numeracy, English language skills or digital skills to:

• get a job

and/or

• learn new skills or improve existing ones to adapt to changing job requirements and stay current with industry changes.

The learner will have actively developed new skills and knowledge and gained employment, retained employment, or improved their employment as a direct result of their pre-accredited training participation. The learner will be a strong role model for other people to show the job outcomes that can be achieved by participating in a Learn Local course.

The winner of this award will receive $5,000. Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award will each receive $1,000.

Eligibility

You must:

• be aged between 18 and 67 years
• have completed at least one ACFE Board-funded pre-accredited program (Learn Local course) between 1 January and 31 December 2024 that was focused primarily on developing core skills for work. Core skills are literacy, numeracy, English language, employability and digital skills
• have completed the above Learn Local course at a Learn Local provider that is currently registered with the ACFE Board.

Nominees will be asked to provide these details at the start of the nomination on Award Force, but this will not count toward the word count of their responses to the selection criteria. Nominees and nominators must also agree to the conditions of entry.

What you’ll need to apply

1. Overview – 100-word limit (includes a brief introduction – who you are, your course and where you studied). The Overview does not form part of the judging process.
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Supporting evidence - documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the learner’s achievements. Attachments may include training certificates, brochures, learner, trainer/teacher or volunteer testimonials or images. There is a limit of 10 pages of supporting evidence allowed per nomination.

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for clear and relevant examples of the learner’s achievements in their learning. You are welcome to use dot points to offer precise and factual examples of challenges faced and overcome through learning. Testimonials from other learners, trainers/teachers, and the Learn Local provider can help support the nomination.

The nomination should tell a story about the nominee’s learning journey, it will highlight where they have come from and what they are hoping to achieve in their future because of their learning.

Providing evidence of going ‘above and beyond’ can also improve the nomination, so include achievements that highlight qualities such as teamwork, communication, and showing initiative.

For nominators, it is important that the learner’s personal reflections and experiences are highlighted throughout the nomination. Here are some of the judging comments from last year’s Awards. These may help you prepare your nomination.

Selection criteria

Criterion 1

Learning achievements

Tell us about:

• core skills you have gained as a result of participating in the pre-accredited program/s (e.g., literacy, numeracy, English language, employability and/or digital skills)
• the employment pathway you are aiming to follow OR the paid/unpaid employment outcome you have achieved as a direct result of the pre-accredited training you undertook
• how you have demonstrated a high level of engagement with and passion for your learning.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Enhanced personal skills, attributes and goals

Tell us about:

• interpersonal skills and attributes you have gained as a result of participating in the pre-accredited program/s (e.g., communication skills, leadership, teamwork, goal setting, resilience, problem-solving and any relevant social skills)
• learnings you have developed based on your studies which you can apply to work life (understanding of workplace dynamics, ways of communicating in the workplace, networking etc.).

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 3

Other achievements

Tell us about:

• personal lessons that you have learned because of your studies in the pre- accredited program/s – think about how your studies have taught you lessons that you can apply in other parts of your life
• how you have engaged and become more involved with the community (either formally or informally) and some of the results of this involvement
• any leadership or mentoring roles you have taken up since you started your pre- accredited program/s.

(Limit: 300 words)

This award recognises the outstanding contribution that all Learn Local trainers* make to support learners in developing their skills for study, work and life.

The award will go to an individual who taught an ACFE Board-funded pre- accredited program (Learn Local course) at a registered Learn Local provider in 2024.

The winner will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Learn Local sector and an ability to engage people in learning (in the classroom, online or both). They will have strategies and techniques in place that enable them to provide or support quality training to meet different learner needs and establish pathways for them to further education and/or employment (paid or unpaid).

This individual will be a role model for colleagues and exemplify the dedication of Learn Local trainers.

The winner of this award will receive $5,000. Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award will each receive $1,000.

*For the purposes of these Awards, ‘trainer’ is the term used for any paid employee that teaches ACFE Board-funded pre-accredited programs at a registered Learn Local provider. The individual may also be known as a tutor, teacher, practitioner or educator.

Eligibility

The nominee must:

• be employed (paid) at a Learn Local provider that is currently registered with the ACFE Board
• have taught an ACFE Board-funded pre-accredited program (Learn Local course) between 1 January and 31 December 2024.

Nominees will be asked to provide these details at the start of the nomination on Award Force, but this will not count toward the word count of their responses to the selection criteria. Nominees and nominators must also agree to the conditions of entry.

What you’ll need to apply

There are three parts to your nomination

1. Overview – 100-word limit (includes a brief introduction, your professional background, what brought you to the Learn Local sector and a description of the ACFE Board-funded pre-accredited program/s that you taught during 2024). The Overview does not form part of the judging process.
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the trainer’s achievements. Attachments may include curriculum, A-Frames, course plans, learner or other trainer testimonials or images. There is a limit of 10 pages of supporting evidence allowed per nomination.

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for clear and relevant examples of the nominee’s commitment to engaging people in learning. Identifying techniques, strategies and factual examples of their teaching practice in action will help the judges as they review the nomination. Testimonials from learners and colleagues may also help support your nomination.

Providing evidence of going ‘above and beyond’ can also improve the nomination, so include achievements that highlight qualities such as teamwork, collaboration, leadership, communication, and showing initiative.

For nominators, it is important that the trainer’s personal reflections and experiences be highlighted throughout the nomination.

Selection criteria

Criterion 1

Successful professional practice

Tell us about:

• what is innovative about your teaching practice
• how you have leveraged professional development to enhance your teaching practice over the last 12 months
• how you seek and incorporate feedback from learners and peers into your teaching practice.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Positive outcomes achieved by learners that can be attributed to the nominee

Tell us about:

• how many (%) of the students participating in programs you have delivered have gone onto accredited training or work outcomes
• one case study from the last 12 months illustrating how you’ve inspired and supported learners, and what have they gone onto achieve next.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 3

Knowledge sharing, coaching and/or partnerships

Tell us about:

• how you have you contributed to partnerships or networks that have enhanced your/others’ delivery of pre-accredited training.

(Limit: 300 words)

This award recognises the outstanding leadership and contribution of Learn Local coordinators, program managers and other staff to the Learn Local sector.

This individual will be involved in the administration, planning and/or coordination of an ACFE Board funded training and/or program/s*, be a role model for colleagues, and exemplify the dedication of Learn Loal employees within their own organisation and other Learn Locals, or within the community.

The winner will demonstrate strong leadership skills and their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the success of pre-accredited training in their community, including innovative ACFE Board funded training and/or programs, a new approach to engaging learners or to improve professional practice.

This individual will be a role model for colleagues and exemplify the dedication of Learn Local coordinators, program managers and staff.

The winner of this award will receive $5,000. Up to 2 remaining finalists for this award will each receive $1,000.

*ACFE Board funded training and/or program/s include centrally developed or locally adapted/developed programs, Stronger by Design delivery, Family Learning Partnerships, and the Adult, Literacy and Numeracy Practitioners Program.

Eligibility

To apply for this award category, the nominee must:

• be employed (paid) at a Learn Local provider that is currently registered with the ACFE Board
• have been involved in the administration, planning and/or coordination of an ACFE Board-funded training and/or program/s (i.e., pre-accredited training, Family Learning Partnerships, Literacy and Numeracy Practitioners Program) between 1 January and 31 December 2024.

Nominees will be asked to provide these details at the start of the nomination on Award Force, but this will not count toward the word count of their responses to the selection criteria. Nominees and nominators must also agree to the conditions of entry.

What you need to apply

There are three parts to your application:

1. Overview – 100-word limit (includes a brief introduction – your professional background, what brought you to the Learn Local sector and a description of the ACFE Board-funded training and/ or program/s that the nominee was involved in during 2024). The Overview does not form part of the judging process.
2. Responses to the selection criteria – 300-word limit for each response or upload a short video with your verbal response to each of the selection criteria. Each video should be no longer than 5 minutes and can be shot on a mobile phone or a computer.
3. Supporting evidence - documents and/or letters of reference as evidence of the nominee’s achievements. Attachments may include learner, trainer or volunteer testimonials or images. There is a limit of 10 pages of supporting evidence allowed per nomination.

What the judges are looking for

The judges are looking for clear and relevant examples of the nominee’s commitment to learners and achieving positive outcomes within the community. You will need to describe the ACFE-Board-funded program or project that you have supported through a planning, management, or coordination role. Testimonials from learners, trainers, colleagues, and Learn Local providers may also help support your nomination.

Providing evidence of going ‘above and beyond’ can also improve the nomination, with qualities such as collaboration, leadership, and showing initiative all highly regarded by the judges.

Selection criteria

Criterion 1

Leadership

Tell us about:

• what approaches have you taken to better understand the changing needs of your learners and community
• what innovations have introduced into your organisation in 2024, tailored to your pre-accredited training delivery
• how you believe you make a difference through your leadership.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 2

Significant contribution

Tell us about:

• what networks, partnerships and projects you have developed in 2024 that have led to improvements in your pre-accredited training offerings
• how you have shared your knowledge (e.g. through conference presentations, CoPs etc.) and what has been the direct outcome of this.

(Limit: 300 words)

Criterion 3

Positive outcomes achieved by learners that can be attributed to the nominee

Tell us about:

• how many (%) of the students participating in programs you have delivered have gone onto accredited training or work outcomes
• Guiding question: Describe how this person exemplifies being a ‘role-model’ for the sector, how they embrace the value of Learn Local and support and implement the ACFE Board’s initiatives.