Outline your experience in your discipline and what you intend to achieve by attending a conference/course /study tour approved by ALGIM.

Describe the long-term benefits and value that this opportunity will bring to your personal growth, professional career, and the broader community or organization.

Impact of the opportunity on your personal and professional development.

Describe the skills, knowledge, or experiences you are likely to gain and how these align with your long-term goals.

Describe how your team situation fosters a positive work environment, encourages professional growth, and demonstrates strong leadership qualities. Describe initiatives that support employee development, mentorship, or knowledge sharing.

Explain how your leaders guide your team towards success by inspiring and motivating team members

Describe your team's ability to adapt to changing circumstances, overcome obstacles, and maintain productivity in the face of challenges. Consider their response to unforeseen events or crises.

Describe the team's ability to meet or exceed specific goals, targets, or objectives set for their department or project. Consider the impact they have made and the outcomes they have achieved.

Provide evidence/examples of feedback from internal and/or external stakeholders, such as citizens, businesses, or other government agencies, regarding the team's responsiveness, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high-quality services. 

Describe how your team has demonstrated innovative thinking and creative problem-solving in addressing challenges or improving service delivery. Provide examples of their ability to implement new ideas and initiatives.

Describe innovative initiatives developed or incorporated by your team in the past 18 months. Explain why these initiatives are innovative within your organisational context and discuss their impact(s)

We acknowledge that no single sector can achieve the best outcomes on its own – submissions should demonstrate evidence of public/private partnership, or other cross-sector collaboration models.

• Evidence of a deep commitment to and embodiment of collaboration in all smart communities investments.
  
  
• Evidence of collaboration with other government agencies and/or local authorities CCOs etc.

We believe that our communities are for everyone, and our success must be judged by our ability to uplift opportunities for our most vulnerable populations – submissions should demonstrate how technology and data is being used as a force for social good.

Alignment with and demonstrated delivery of outcomes advancing the core values of liveability, workability and sustainability.

Evidence of interoperability, and ability to scale across platforms, products and solutions.

Leaders should have a long-term perspective, considering the sustainability and future viability of the community and / or the community.

Describe how the candidate addresses issues such as environmental concerns, and promotes sustainable practices within your organisation and/or the community.

Provide examples where the candidate has demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity in their actions, acting in the best interests of the organisation and/or the community and demonstrated honesty, transparency, and accountability in their decision-making - showing a commitment to upholding ethical practices.

Provide examples of where the candidate has shown a willingness to embrace innovation and adapt to changing circumstances. Consider their openness to new ideas, encouraging creativity and experimentation, and their proactiveness in seeking ways to improve local government operations and services.

Describe the candidate’s investment in developing the next generation of leaders. Provide examples of where they demonstrate a commitment to helping and inspiring others to reach their full potential.