LIFE Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2009 Tasmanian LIFE Awards.

The Tasmanian LIFE Awards recognise life affirming work in suicide prevention.  This includes a broad range of activities, including general community education and promotion, resilience building, programs for groups at risk, suicide prevention education and training, support for individuals at risk and post-suicide support.

These awards are based on the Australian LIFE Awards, which recognise that suicide prevention requires a whole of government / whole of community responsibility and are designed to recognise the great work being done in Tasmania in suicide prevention.

Nominations for these awards will close on 6 November 2009.

Click here for the Guidelines and Nomination Form for this year’s awards.

In 2009, the Awards will be judged in two categories.  Winners will receive a cheque for $1,000 at an awards presentation ceremony which will be held in Hobart in December.

The Red Herring Surf Social Inclusion Award

This award category recognises activities, programs, policies or support provided in pursuit of socially inclusive communities. These initiatives will seek to make Tasmanians feel valued and connected by providing opportunities to take part in social and economic activities, such as employment, education, training and social/community events.

The AAMI Individual Recognition Award

This award category recognises the efforts of individuals in suicide prevention and their contribution to helping to support others whether it is as a volunteer or part of their employment. This award encourages people and organisations to recognise and reward the support of individuals in our society.