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United Nations Association of Australia
Queensland Community Awards 2016
United Nations, New York 2016
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (29 May): Deputy Secretary-General
Asha-Rose Migiro (centre left) and UN Peace Keepers observe the wreath-laying ceremony.
World Environment Day (5 June) Sergei Ordzhonikidze, Director-General of the United Nations Office at
Geneva (UNOG), speaks at a celebration of at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
2.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
National Patron Governor General of Australia
His Excellency Sir Peter Cosgrove
National President Russell Trood
UNAA Qld Management Committee 2015-2016
Queensland President
Clem Campbell
Queensland Treasurer Peter Johnston
Queensland Vice Presidents
Susan Forbes Annette Brownlie
Viktoria Henry
Queensland Executive Members
Cesarina Gigante Carol Jackson Yvonne Matta
Georgina Pickers Paul Stevenson
Olivera Simic Sarah Sorbello
Kathleen Turner
Immediate Past President Virginia Balmain
3.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS
Recognition of Community initiatives
based on
United Nations Principles
and reflecting
Peace, Human Rights, Social Justice
“We the peoples of the United Nations” UN Charter
4.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS__________
CONTENTS
Introduction 6
A. Rationale 7
B. United Nations Charter 8
C. Criteria 9
D. Awards Categories 12
E. Project Report 13
F. Judging 13
G. Presentations 13
H. Application/Nominations Form 14
I. Terms and Conditions 15
J. Authorisation by referees 16
United Nations photos 1-2, 10-11, 17-18
UNAA Qld Community Awards 210-2015 19
Supporters 20
Applications close on
01 September
5.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
The United Nations is made up of 193 member states (countries) and Australia was
a founding member in 1945.
After the Second World War many countries established UN Associations, to
encourage community volunteers to promote and support the UN. Today there are 103 Associations, and in Australia we have divisions in each state and the
Territories.
United Nations Students Associations (UNSA) have also been formed to introduce university students to the operation of the UN. Students organise and run Model UN Conferences both in Australia and overseas, and raise funds to support a wide range
of charities.
United Nations Youth Associations (UNYA) have been formed to encourage and support secondary school students to develop an understanding of the role of the
United Nations.
In 2010 the Queensland Division initiated the UNAA Qld Community Awards to
acknowledge individuals and organisations who support and carry out the UN principles.
In 2013 the UNAA Qld Young Entrepreneurs and Young Professionals was
established to introduce the UN to young people between 18- 35years.
In Australia we have also established the Academic Network and the Parliamentary
Group in Canberra and Brisbane..
People all over the world have initiated activities which support peace and which raise funds for special projects and are recognised by the UN. For example Wangari
Maathai, from Kenya planted one tree in 1975 and gradually built this idea of sustainability through trees into an organisation, the Greenbelt Movement, as a result today over 40 million trees have been planted throughout Africa.
There are many UN Ambassadors who both promote the ideals of the UN and raise
funds to support UN programs. The UN has enlisted volunteer services and support of prominent personalities from the worlds of art, music, film, sport and literature to
highlight key issues and to draw attention to UN activities, for example:
UNICEF International Ambassadors
David Beckham, Football, United Kingdom; Serena Williams, Tennis, USA
UNICEF National Ambassadors, Australia Callan McAuliffe, Actor; The Wiggles, Children's Entertainers; Jimmy Barnes, Singer;
Tara Moss, Author/Former model: Elle Macpherson, Model/Actress/ Businesswoman: Geoffrey Rush, Actor; Manchester United FC, UK football.
UN Messengers of Peace: Yang Yang, Music; Michael Douglas Actor; Jane Goodall; Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein.
WFP Ambassador against Hunger; Jessica Watson. Ambassadors for Women’s Rights: Nicole Kidman; Emma Watson.
UNHCR Australia Special Representatives: Marta Dusseldorp, Actor; Jane Turner, writer and executive producer; Mark Schwarzer Australian soccer;
Sarah-Jane Clarke, co founder of fashion label sass & bide.
And many others worldwide.
6.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS________________
“We the peoples of the United Nations”
“In communities around Australia and in particular in Queensland – from the
suburbs to regional and rural areas and to the inner cities – many of us are often struck by the extraordinary efforts made by individuals and organisations to support
and assist Australians”. The United Nations Association Qld Community Awards have been set up so that
these people can be recognised for their selfless and often uncelebrated efforts and commitment in their day-to-day lives relating to issues of peace, human rights,
social justice and equality – efforts that serve to better the society we live in.
A. RATIONALE BEHIND ESTABLISHING THE UNITED
NATIONS COMMUNITY AWARDS To recognise people and organisations in our communities, based in Queensland, who have shown outstanding effort in initiating or supporting activities/projects
which reflect the basis of the United Nations Charter and purposes (refer B.).
To broaden understanding of the role of the United Nations throughout Queensland.
7.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS
B. UNITED NATIONS CHARTER, CHAPTER 1 –
Article 1* as follows: The Purposes of the United Nations are
To maintain international peace and security, to that end: 1. take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats
to peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles
of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace;
2. develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle
of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace;
3. achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an
economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and
4. be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends.
*short extract from the United Nations Charter
Nominations/Applications for UNAAQ Community Awards should be based on activities by individuals or organisations which address one or more of the Criteria and reflect the
Purposes and Principles of the United Nations.
8.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS
C. CRITERIA- The project or activity should reflect one or more of the following criteria
and have been undertaken over a substantial period of time within a five year period from
2010:
1. Local, State, National or International capacity-building activity.
2. Impact in terms of increased community awareness.
3. Approximate amount of time and resources devoted to the activity.
4. How cooperation, harmony and growth in community understanding have been
fostered
5. How initiative and innovative practices, including working with others, have
been demonstrated.
6. Contribution to the advancement of the UN Purpose/s or UN related projects such as poverty, Millennium Development Goals, UN Women or UN volunteering,
International Days, Weeks or Years or addressing, for example, sustainability, water issues or climate change.
7. Promotion, advancement and understanding of a special activity based on peace, human rights and/or community service.
Awards are made for an outstanding contribution to or development
of programs, projects or activities which advance the UN Purpose/s and which
address the criteria.
9.
United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with OXFAM "In MY Name: End Poverty Campaign" sponsors L to R: Apl.de.Ap, (musician); Rahul Bose, (actor & OXFAM Global Ambassador); Mary Robinson,(Honorary President European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights & Democratisation & an Elder); Ela Bhatt, (founder India's Self-Employed Women's Assoc.); Will. I. Am (musician); Angelique Kidjo, (UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador & OXFAM campaigner); Jeffry Sachs, (UN Special Adviser on MDGs); Kristin Davis (actress & OXFAM Global Ambassador); Kumi Naidoo (Co-chair Global Call to Action against Poverty & Honorary President of the World Alliance for Citizen Participation); Elle Macpherson (Australian model and actress) and Barbara Stocking, (Director Great Britain office OXFAM International).
Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro (front, centre) with participants of the second annual Global Model United Nations Conference, Kuala Lumpur.
10.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon inducts Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize laureate and green advocate Wangari Maathai as a UN Messenger of Peace who founded the Green Belt Movement, which has planted more
than 40 million trees on community lands across Africa.
Australian Model Elle Macpherson, and Mary Robinson previous Prime Minister of Ireland and an Elder, participate in the OXFAM "In MY Name: End Poverty Campaign".
11.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS
D. CATEGORIES There are four UNAA Q Community Award categories. 1. UNAA Q Community Award: recognising young people aged between 15- 25 years, Awarded to an individual or group 2. UNAA Q Community Award: recognising people 25 years and over, Awarded to an individual or group. 3. UNAA Q Community Award: – Organisation Awarded to recognise a non-government or community based organisation or individual 4. UNAA Q Community Award: – Government Awarded in recognition of a state or local government initiative by a department, team, organisation or individual.
AND
UNAA Q Community Meritorious Award Medals are special meritorious awards to recognize an individual or group in the above categories who achieved at an exceptionally high level through their project.
Age is taken as at 24 October (United Nations Day) of the year of nomination for
the Award.
12.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS
J. REPORT Any nominated activity must be authenticated by an appropriate documentary
report; the documentation must fully describe the nature and extent of the nominee’s activities and address the criteria described.
The report should be between 250 and 1000 words and should include an overview of the program/ project/activity, be no more than four pages, which should address
the criteria.
The report should illustrate and explain the program/ project/ activity. Supporting materials such as photos, art work, drawings etc. can be included. Note the report and materials will not be returned. The entry should provide specific examples of the
nominee’s efforts. The application/nomination form and report must be supported by two referees.
The report (E) and application/nomination form (H) should be included with the
referees authorisation (I).
K. JUDGING PROCESS
A panel comprising representatives from the UNAA Queensland Executive Committee and Members, non-government and government organisations, and the community
will judge the UNAA Q Community Awards
The judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. All entrants will be notified and winners will be presented with their awards in
October.
G. PRESENTATIONS will be arranged at state, regional or local level.
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UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS________________
H. Nomination Form
Please Print
Name of Peron submitting the nomination __________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________P/C_________
Telephone: _________________________Mobile ____________________________
Email_____________________________
Name of person or organisation, nominated for UNAAQ Community Award
____________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________P/C_________
Telephone: _________________________Mobile ____________________________
Email_____________________________
Category ______ Date of birth _______________
Title & brief description of the nominated project/program/activities:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Date activity/project started __________________________________
Date finished ___________________________ or ongoing ____________
Application/nomination and report must be authenticated by two referees and by appropriate
documentary evidence of activity/ project.
CLOSING DATE 1 September
14.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS______________
I. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Age of nominee/applicant is taken as at 24 October (United Nations Day) in the
calendar year of application.
2. Entries close on 1 September
3. Only residents of Queensland or Queensland based organisations can nominate or be
nominated or apply for the United Nations Queensland Community Awards.
4. The Nominee and the referees attest that, to the best of their knowledge all details in
the report, nomination form and referees form are correct and true.
5. You may nominate a member of your family.
6. A referee cannot be a family member of the nominated person.
7. Each nominee and or group hereby agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions
as listed in the United Nations Queensland Community Award pamphlet.
8. Nominations/Applications for UNAAQ Community Awards should be based on activities
by individuals or organisations which address one or more of the Criteria and reflect
the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations.
9. The decision of the Selection Panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into
in respect of any decisions or aspects in regard to these Awards
Authorisation by person nominating
I certify that the information relating to __________________________________
contained in the nomination and report is true and correct.
________________________________________________________Date _____________
Signature of nominee or representative of organisation.
15.
J. Authorisation by referees (Please print)
We hereby support _________________________________ Applicant’s Name
for the United Nations Association Community Awards Qld. We understand that
the report and details of the project are correct, the decision of the Selection
Panel is final and that no correspondence will be entered into in respect of any
decisions or aspects in regard to these Awards.
Name of Sponsor Referee (1): ________________________________________ Print
Address: _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________P/C_______
Telephone: ________________________Mobile: _______________________
Email: ________________________________________ Date ____________
Name of organisation: ______________________________________________
If applicable
Signature Sponsor /Referee (1) ____________________________________________
Name of Second Referee (2): _____________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________P/C_______
Telephone: ________________________Mobile: ________________________
Email: ________________________________________ Date _____________
Signature Second Referee (2) _______________________________________________
Return application, documentation and referees’ authorisation to: Secretary, United Nations Association Qld UNAAQ Community Awards P O Box 244, New Farm Qld 4005
For information contact email: [email protected] or phone 07 32541096
16.
United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and concert pianist Lang Lang (Centre), who Performed at "UN Day Concert - A Tribute to Peacekeeping", with Allan Buchman (R) founder of Culture Project.
Trudie Styler, Co-founder of the Rainforest Foundation, addressed the UN General Assembly's informal meeting on climate change and the status of intergovernmental negotiations. Ms. Styler discussed the foundation’s work in protecting tropical rainforests and their indigenous populations. The Rainforest Foundation was founded in 1989 by Sting and his wife Trudie Styler.
17.
Students Participate in International Day of Peace Observance
International Day of Peace, 21 September, is a United Nations holiday. Students
with flags of United Nations Member States participating in a ceremony in the Rose
Garden, outside United Nations Secretariat Building, New York.
The International Day of Peace was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981 to
“commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace within and among all nations and
people.” Twenty years later, the General Assembly decided that 21 September would
be observed annually as a “day of global ceasefire and non-violence" and invited all
Member States, organizations and individuals to commemorate the day, including
through education and public awareness, and to cooperate with the United Nations in
the establishment of a global ceasefire.
These Guidelines are printed through courtesy of Senator Claire Moore
18.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS__2010-2015
INDIVIDUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS (22)
Judy Cannon UNAA National Peace Award 2008, UNAAQ Meritorious Award & Individual
Award, Brisbane Girls Grammar School presented by Minister Caruthers, 2010
Carly Stephan UNAA Q The Foundation for Development Cooperation, Brisbane Girls
Grammar School presented by Minister Caruthers, 19 October 2010
James Smith-Page UNAA Q presented at Lord Mayor’s Reception National Conference 2012
Paul J. Stevenson OAM UNAA Q presented at Lord Mayor’s Reception National Conference 2012
Alex Bellamy UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Boni Robertson UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Freddie Steen UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Gracelyn Smallwood UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Les Malezer UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Mac McMillar UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Megan Davis UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Rod Kelly UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
June Norman WILPF UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2014
Rebecca Lim Mercy Sisters UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2014
Tim Keeler UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2.014
Virginia Balmain UNAA Q Hon Award 2002, UNAA National Peace Award 2008,
WILPF Peace Women’s Award 2013, UNAA Q Hon Life Member 2014, UNAA Q Meritorious
Award presented by the Governor 2014
Adele Rice UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2015
Annette Brownlie UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2015
James Cummins UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2015
Judith Kearney UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2015
Peter Arndt UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2015
Shea Spierlings UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2015
ORGANISATION AWARD RECEPIANTS (14)
Women’s International League of Peace & Freedom, UNAA Q Presented at Lord Mayor’s
Reception National Conference 2012
ANTaR Qld UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Bond UNSA UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Multicultural Development Association UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor
2013
Romero Centre UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Rotary Peace Forum Logan UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Soroptimist South UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
The School Bag UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Zonta Brisbane Breakfast Club UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2013
Diggers Dozen Betty Jennings UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2014
Hear & Say Simon Cheadle UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2014
Soroptimists North UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2014
Friends of HEAL Foundation UNAA Q Government House presented by the Governor 2015
Queensland Country Women’s Association UNAA Q Government House presented by the
Governor 2015 19.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARDS___________________
Organisations that have supported the United Nations Association in Queensland
Country Women’s Association St John’s Cathedral
Parliament House
Soroptimists
Women’s International
League of Peace & Freedom
Human and Ecological Sustainable Development:
Relating to one another and Our Planet
“The Role of a Renewed United Nations” KW
AusAID ISSS
International Seminar Support Scheme