Club Cook/Apprentice of the Year 

This award recognises the talent, dedication, and creativity of club cooks and apprentices who may not be qualified chefs but consistently deliver outstanding meals that delight patrons and reflect a strong understanding of club dining. 

If you have a cook or apprentice who regularly receives positive feedback and is proud of the food they serve. Nominate them for this prestigious award today! This year, all your cook/apprentice must do is select an entrée and a main from the club’s current menu for judging; Entrée is Cook/Apprentice choice from Club Menu; and beef, chicken or pork must feature as the protein for the main.  Judging will take place in the months of August and September in each Club. Finalists will be notified to confirm an appropriate time the cook/apprentice is working. 

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Club Chef of the Year 

This award is designed to recognize the skills of chefs through their culinary abilities, creativity, and innovation.  

If you have an outstanding chef, i.e. someone who continually received great feedback, is creative, knows your clientele, delivers on budget and more, then please enter them now for this prestigious award.  

This year, all your chef must do is select an entrée and a main from the club’s current menu for judging; seafood must Entrée is Chef Choice from the Club Menu; and beef, chicken or pork must feature as the protein for the main. Judging will take place in the months of August and September in each Club. Finalists will be notified to confirm an appropriate time the chef is working. 

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Rising Star of the Year 

To win this award, consideration will be given to all the activities the nominee performs in their role and will include any initiatives they have shown within the club and their community. Judges will also consider any past and current training undertaken and outstanding achievements. The nominee must be dynamic, well rounded, and passionate about their position at your club. Do you have an outstanding candidate that we are looking for?

 

Question 1: Qualifications - List any academic/professional qualifications attained by the nominee.  

Question 2: Training - List any training or education your club has encourage and/or facilitated the nominee to complete.  

Question 3: Progression - Outline any progression your nominee has had within the club and why this occurred.  

Question 4: Internal awards or recognition - Has your nominee won any internal awards e.g. employee of the month etc or been recognized in any way by your club since employment?  

Question 5: Surpassed expectations – Outline some ways that your nominee has either: increased profit/surpluses, reduced costs, added value to the team or workplace, gone over and above, surpassed expectations or delivered exceptional results for the club, your member’s and/or the community.  

Question 6: Leadership Style - Describe the nominees’ management style and why staff enjoy working with them?  

Question 7: Customer service - Provide details as to how your nominee provides outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders (members/guests/suppliers/sponsors/etc).  

Question 8: Closing statement - What makes your nominee stand out? Why do you believe your nominee should receive the Rising Star of the Year Award? 

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Club Manager of the Year 

The winner of this award will go to a senior manager who is responsible for running a successful club. The winner will have a high level of management skill, along with the demonstrated ability to grow a business. The nominee must have worked a minimum of 2 full years at the club. Entrants into this category must be a Club Manager, General Manager, Venue Manager, or Operations Manager.  

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Question 1: Business growth - Outline how your manager has grown/developed/improved the business since 30 June 2024 as well as any key projects they have initiated or been an active part of.  

Question 2: Support growth of industry - Outline any achievements, projects or roles the manager has been a part of since 30th June 2024 that supports the growth and success of the community club industry overall.  

Question 3: Customer Service - Highlight how your nominee nurtures, grows, stimulates and delivers outstanding relationships – internally with staff and externally with members and guests.  

Question 4: Professional training / qualifications - Detail your manager's professional qualifications and/or business experience, including any training received at the club or externally.  

Question 5: Closing statement - What is special about your manager? Why should they win this category?  

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Volunteer of the Year 

The Volunteer of the Year award recognises a dedicated volunteer who has become an invaluable part of your club, making a meaningful and lasting contribution to its success. 

Each club may submit one nomination only. Nominations must be submitted by a senior staff member or board/committee member. 
Self-nominations will not be accepted. Finalists will receive a complimentary ticket to the awards. 

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Question 1: Contribution Summary - Briefly describe the nominee’s volunteer work and their role within your club/organisation.  

Question 2: Length of Service - How long has the nominee been volunteering with your club/organisation?  

Question 3: Dedication and Commitment - How has the nominee demonstrated exceptional dedication and reliability in their volunteer role?  

Question 4: Impact and Outcomes - What measurable or noticeable impact has the nominee had on the club, members, or broader community? Please provide examples.  

Question 5: Leadership and Initiative - Has the nominee shown leadership or taken initiative in any projects or situations? If so, please describe.  

Question 6: Club Values and Spirit- How does the nominee reflect the values and spirit of your club?  

Question 7: Challenges Overcome - Has the nominee gone above and beyond in the face of any particular challenges?  

Question 8: Why This Person? -  In your own words, why do you believe this person deserves to be recognised as Volunteer of the Year?