Veteran Employee of the Year

To be eligible for this award, nominees must be a veteran as per the Awards definitions.

Nomination Requirements

Provision of a short biography detailing the nominee’s ADF and civilian career background, including current role (250 words). This biography will be considered in association with addressing the Awards criteria, please attempt to avoid direct duplication.
A referee form completed by someone other than the nominator and/or nominee to verify and support nomination claims.
A headshot, photo and supporting document (PDF of up to 5 pages to support nomination claims).

Nomination Criteria

1. How have you, or your nominee, applied ADF member and veteran skills and attributes to benefit the organisation? (250 words)

Examples could include ADF member and veteran skills and attributes found using the Core Skills Identifier, factsheet on benefits of hiring a veteran and ADF values and behaviours.

2. How have you, or your nominee, delivered significant outcomes for the organisation? (250 words)

This may include introducing innovative or better ways of doing business.

3. How do you, or your nominee, positively impact team and organisational culture? (250 words)

Examples of supporting evidence could include, but are not limited to:

modelling resilience and creative problem-solving in times of uncertainty
championing flexible work and inclusion initiatives through advocating for workplace policy improvements
organising events that aim to improve workplace cohesion and employee wellbeing
developing an employment initiative that strengthens the organisation’s workforce diversity, capability building and talent retention.

4. What sets you, or your nominee, apart from others in this category? (250 words)

This could include any additional information you believe is relevant as to why you, or your nominee, should be considered for this award.

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