The nominees must reflect the core value of giving and not receiving and the basis of their actions and choices have been made for the good of other people and their community, rather than for themselves.
Nominees should not be a high profile Australian in the public eye or their field of expertise in relation to which they are being nominated.
Young LeaderMedal
A person under 25 years who has advanced a community, or will advance a community, through academic or personal
endeavours.
Child of CourageMedal
A child 14 years or under who has helped save, or attempted to save, the life of another or overcome personal adversity through determination and strength of character.
EnvironmentMedal
For an Australian or group of Australians whose actions prove that by making one degree of difference to their local environment, people can make a difference to the broader community.
Care and CompassionMedal
To recognise a professional or volunteer carer or group, nurse or member of the medical profession who has made a significant improvement to the lives
of those around them.
Fair GoMedal
For an Australian permanent resident or citizen, born overseas, who has enriched Australia through their honesty, hard work and willingness
to embrace their new home.
Outstanding BraveryMedal
For an Australian, or group of Australians, who, through their act/s of bravery, helped save or attempted to save a life/lives or have overcome personal adversity through determination and strength of character.
InspirationMedal
To recognise a member of our teaching profession in primary or secondary school, State or independent, who has been truly inspiring.
Emergency ServicesMedal
To recognise a member or members (professional or volunteer) of the police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, air rescue service who work, or have worked, on the frontline to protect the community.
Serving AustraliaMedal
For an Australian in the defence force, on or off the frontline, who showed extraordinary courage and devotion
to duty under extreme
circumstances.
Community SpiritMedal
To recognise an individual or a group whose selfless, tireless and largely unacknowledged actions have enriched the lives of those around them in their community.
