Bettison & James Award nomination

The Bettison and James Award was established by the Jim Bettison and Helen James Foundation in recognition of the exemplary and inspiring lifelong work of high achievement and public benefit contributed by many Australians. Each year $50,000 is awarded to a recipient who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community in their area of expertise - which may include the arts and humanities, social justice, the environment or any of the sciences.

The Award reflects the vision of Dr Jim Bettison and Ms Helen James, who were committed to supporting a wide range of activities in the community through philanthropy and professional engagement. Jim co-founded Codan, a successful and award-winning Adelaide company. He established the Developed Image Photographic Gallery and served as Deputy Chancellor at the University of Adelaide. Helen was an exhibiting studio artist, serving on key arts committees and as a founding member of the National Library of Australia’s Foundation Board.

The Adelaide Film Festival administers the Bettison and James Award on behalf of the Jim Bettison and Helen James Foundation. Perpetual, through the company’s Philanthropy and Non-Profit Services, is the Trustee for the Foundation. The Jim Bettison and Helen James Foundation has worked with the Adelaide Film Festival to facilitate the Bettison and James Award since the inaugural Award was presented in 2015.

Adelaide Film Festival aims to form innovative partnerships and collaborate to create opportunities for Australian key thinkers and practitioners. This is done through the Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund enabling bold new Australian screen stories, and through the Adelaide Film Festival presentation of the events that provide a deeper and more rigorous understanding of the way we live now and how we could live in the future.

Contact details of Nominator:

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Contact details of Nominee:

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Email*

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Which state are you primarily based in?*

In 500 words or less, please provide details about the Nominee’s life’s work and how their related activity has inspired, enriched and/or benefited the Australian community. Who have been the various beneficiaries of this body of activity or work?*

In 500 words or less, outline what future activities or projects the nominee might hope to pursue, including extending, documenting, presenting, or sharing their life’s work? We are especially interested in how these efforts may educate, inspire, enrich, or benefit the public.*

Is the nominee residing in Australia as an Australian Citizen or permanent resident?*

CV (two pages, pdf file, max 10MB).*

Photo headshot (jpg or png file, max 10MB):*

Please provide the name and contact details for two referees. You can attach any written endorsement from these referees.*

Support materials: These may include written references, letters of support from peers or community leaders, testimonials from those who have benefited from the nominee’s work, or examples of achievements and initiatives. Reports, media articles, or photographs could also be included. Support material can offer valuable insights into the nominee’s contributions and impact.

1. As Nominator of (Name) for the Bettison and James Award, I certify that all details supplied via this form and in any attached documents are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

2. As Nominator of (Name) for the Bettison and James Award, I agree that I will contact the Administrator if any information provided in this submission changes or is found to be incorrect.

Signature of Nominator

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1. As Nominee, I agree to be nominated by (Name) for the Bettison and James Award, and I certify that all details supplied via this form and in any attached documents are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

2. As Nominee for the Bettison and James Award, I certify that any changes to the information provided will be communicated to the Nominator in writing.

Signature of Nominee

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We respect all personal and confidential information provided and will do everything possible to protect information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. The Nominator must contact and inform the Administrator of any changes or adjustments to the information provided in this submission.

Any queries should be by email: info@adelaidefilmfestival.org