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IAP2 Australasian Awards

Award Categories

IAP2 has an annual awards program recognising best practice in implementing the core values of public participation (PP) by organisations and practitioners in Australasia; known as the Core Value Awards. They are granted in three categories:

1. Award for PP Enhanced Decision-making

This award is for the organisation and/or project that best demonstrates how public participation strengthened decision making in a transparent manner.  Those submitting projects need to show not only how the decision making was influenced but also how those participating were satisfied that their input and/or participation was incorporated into the decisions made. This category links with Core Values 2 & 7. The winner in 2007 was Macmahon and Main Roads Western Australia.

2. Award for Robust PP Process

This award is for the organisation and/or project that most creatively and proactively enabled meaningful participation by stakeholders and the community.  It is important to demonstrate how difficult to reach groups were engaged and how creative processes and techniques were used to capture the attention of participants.  The applicants also need to demonstrate how they equipped people for participation, either through training , user friendly materials or other methods. This category links with Core Values 1,3,4,5 & 6. The winner in 2007 was Elton Consulting

3. Award for Best PP Policy Framework

This award is for the organisation that demonstrates its ongoing commitment to sound values for public participation by developing a values statement and/or specific policies in relation to public participation.  The process used to develop the policy also needs to reflect a participatory approach and the strategy for ensuring the implementation of the policy will also need to be addressed. This category is for an organisational policy that best reflects all the IAP2 Core Values. The winner in 2007 was the City of Onkaparinga for their Community Engagement Framework.

How to apply for an award

Applications are not yet open for the 2008 awards. Once applications are open, this will be announced in the IAP2 Newsletter and on the website. All the necessary information and  forms will be available from the website at that time.

A panel of highly experienced and senior IAP2 members, who have no conflict of interest, are appointed by the IAP2 Australasian Committee to judge applications.  IAP2 Australasia reserves the right to decline giving an award in any category if they believe there are no exceptional applicants in a given year.

The winners are be honoured during a major IAP2 Symposium or Event held in September or October each year. The winners will have an opportunity to discuss their project or organisation's approach at the event.