CAUDIT Awards

1. Eligibility

• Open to all current staff working in IT at CAUDIT Member Institutions, excluding the Member Representative themselves.
• The leadership or activity submitted must have occurred between January 01, 2023, and December 31, 2023.
• The individual leading the activity/initiative must be from a recognised IT team and a current employee of a CAUDIT member organisation during the applicable calendar year.

2. Collaborative Entries:

• Collaborative entries between Institutions are accepted, with the lead Institution responsible for the submission.
• Submissions of all sizes (large, medium, or small) are welcome.

3. Submission Process:

• Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria.
• Submissions can be made as an individual or on behalf of a team, and nominations for other individuals or teams are permitted.
• Ensure all selection criteria are addressed.
• Each initiative or activity may be entered in one Award Category only, with the exception that an Emerging Leader nominee may also be part of a team nomination.
•  The short description of the initiative or project must not exceed 150 words.

4. Deadline:

• All applications must be submitted via the online submission form by 5pm AEST on 28 June 2024 to finalise the application.

For any enquiries or questions, please contact Steven Turner on project-support@caudit.edu.au or on 0404 695 444.

Before you enter, consider the following steps to ensure a successful application:

• Select the most relevant Award category for your activity/initiative.
• Ensure that you meet all conditions of entry and eligibility requirements.
• Familiarise yourself with the selection criteria, as the judging panel will use these to determine eligibility and assess applications.

To complete your application, follow these steps:

• Go to the online submission form
• Finalise your application by 5pm on 28 June, 2024, AEST.

You can save your progress on the form and return to it later by clicking on the 'Save and Continue Later' text located at the bottom of each screen. An email containing a link will be sent to you, allowing you to resume from where you left off.

Remember, all criteria must be answered. Early submission is encouraged to avoid any last-minute issues.

To access a PDF download of the selection criteria for each award category, please click here.

Enhancing the Student Experience

• Evidence of working with and supporting colleagues.
• Evidence of working with others to achieve goal/s.
• Evidence of enduring positive impacts or changes in attitudes, behaviours.
• How has this activity helped prepare students to succeed in life beyond/after study.
• Degree to which innovation has been demonstrated.
• Sustainability & scalability.
  In what ways has the activity shown itself to be conscious of its own long-term costs and contributions as part of a commitment to sustainable practice? 
  What challenges have been met or barriers surmounted?
• Degree to which this has become a model for other activity.  (In what way?)
• Any other comments?

Excellence in Research Support

• Evidence of working with and supporting colleagues.
• Evidence of working with researchers and colleagues to achieve goal/s.
• Evidence of enduring positive impacts or changes in attitudes, behaviours .
• How has this activity supported researchers? through clearer, smarter, simpler systems, tools, processes etc?
• Degree to which innovation has been demonstrated.
• Sustainability & scalability.
  In what ways has the activity shown itself to be conscious of its own long-term costs and contributions as part of a commitment to sustainable practice? 
  What challenges have been met or barriers surmounted?
• Degree to which this has become a model for other activity.  (In what way?)
• Any other comments?

Operational Excellence

• Evidence of working with and supporting colleagues.
• Evidence of working with others to achieve goal/s.
• Evidence of enduring positive impacts or changes in attitudes, behaviours.
• How has this activity helped achieve operational excellence - doing the right thing effectively and efficiently.
• Degree to which innovation has been demonstrated.
• Sustainability & scalability.
  In what ways has the activity shown itself to be conscious of its own long-term costs and contributions as part of a commitment to sustainable practice? 
  What challenges have been met or barriers surmounted?
• Degree to which this has become a model for other activity.  (In what way?)
• Any other comments?

Emerging Leader

• Evidence of leading and supporting colleagues.
• Degree to which nominee demonstrates inclusiveness, working in partnership with and supporting others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated success in building team/s and leading those team/s - through cultural change, and/or to deliver an initiative aligned with their organisation's mission/priorities.
• How has this individual provided value to their institution.
• Degree to which critical thinking and leadership has been demonstrated.
• Sustainability & scalability. 
  In what ways has the individual shown themselves to be conscious of long-term costs and their contributions as part of a commitment to sustainable practice? What challenges have been met or barriers surmounted?
• Degree to which nominee provides a positive role model for others.  E.g. Motivates and inspires others - team or wider.
• Any other comments?