future LEADER OF THE YEAR

future LEADER OF THE YEAR

BEA 2023 | Future Leader of the Year Application

Focus HR Business Excellence Awards Application | Future Leader of the Year

 

This form is for the FUTURE LEADER OF THE YEAR sponsored by TalentSpring

Questions about your application? Contact the Chamber.

07 4638 0400 or bea@toowoombachamber.com.au 

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Overview

This award recognises young business leaders who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic direction, and innovative ideas, whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young businesspeople.

Nominations are sought from individuals who are 35 years and under (at the time of award nomination opening) and who have had significant success in business.

 

The Future Leader of the Year assessment process consists of three parts:

  • written application – 25% of the assessment
  • an interview – 50% of the assessment
  • a one-minute video – 25% of the assessment.

 

 


The Judging Process

Judges may seek further information or clarification from any applicant or referee, at their discretion. This may be in the form of further written information or verbal contact.  All interviews will be held at the Toowoomba Chamber office.

 

Note:  Judges have been advised that they should reduce applicant scores who exceed word and video limits length limits.


Application Guidelines & Eligibility

  • Applicants must be 35 years and under. Applicants do not have to be a Toowoomba Chamber member.
  • Applicants must have been employed with their current business for 12 months or more or be self-employed.
  • Applicants must live within the Toowoomba Region.
  • Applicants are required to submit a Current Resume (maximum 2 pages) and 1 referee that can be contacted to verify the application.
  • The applicants resume should outline their current and previous employment profile including job role, scope of responsibilities and professional development within the business and any voluntary work.
  • Applications MUST BE completed by the applicant themselves. Third Parties that nominate an individual are highly encouraged to ensure that the Future Leader submits their own application.
  • All applications must be submitted by Monday 24th July 2023 at 9am. Please note – there will be no extensions this year.
  • All applications are judged by a selection of independent judges.
  • All applications are confidential, and all judges sign a deed of confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement.

The Future Leader of the Year is not eligible for the overall Focus HR Business of the Year award 2023.


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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A future leader embodies the necessary skills and characteristics required to successfully lead a workforce or team of the future. While setting a vision and executing a strategy is expected from a leader today, achieving these company goals also relies on the ability to motivate, communicate, and inspire a workforce (Think Big, 2023).

 

Did you:

  • submit a current resume (maximum 2 pages) and 1 referee that can be contacted
  • describe what professional and personal success means to you
  • outline your most significant career or personal achievement to date
  • illustrate your five-year plan for yourself
  • make clear the obstacles you have faced as a young business leader and how you have dealt with each of those challenges
  • detail your approach to leadership, diversity and inclusion, and how it influences your actions and activities within the company
  • highlight initiatives that you have developed as a leader in your business, detailing your success
  • describe your leadership style, what makes a good leader and any areas you need to work on in terms of your personal leadership style
  • outline how your leadership positively impacted on resolving a matter in your business, workplace and or community
  • present your contribution, interests and involvement in the community
  • profile how you have contributed to the Toowoomba business community, including the period, amount, nature and level of the contribution
  • articulate why you should be Future Leader of the Year 2023.

Video Application (Submitted in .mp4 format)

Applicants are afforded the opportunity to sell themselves by highlighting how they have the characteristics and skills to lead Toowoomba’s future. 

 

Did your one-minute video pitch describe:

  • who you are
  • what you do
  • why you believe you are the Future Leader of the Year 2023.

 

Note:  All finalist will be offered the opportunity to complete a new video for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Gala Awards Dinner.

 


Preferred Dates & Times for Judges Interview

(we will do our very best to accommodate your times)


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