Category 1: Award for Leadership in Languages and Cultures 2026

Nomination Form

This award is designed to promote the study of languages and the development of intercultural capabilities. It is awarded to a high school student who has shown outstanding commitment to their study of languages and cultures at school, and who seeks to advocate for a multilingual and culturally diverse Australia by fostering engagement in linguistic and cultural diversity.

Selection Criteria:

Sound capability in more than one language
Outstanding commitment to the study of languages and cultures
Effective intercultural capabilities
A student who is undertaking their studies in South Australia
Fosters engagement in linguistic and cultural diversity within the school and/or the broader community.

Nominee Details

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Nominated By

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Tell us about your nominee - why do you believe they should receive the Award for Leadership in Languages and Cultures*

How does your nominee demonstrate a sound capability in more than one language?*

Describe your nominee's commitment to the study of languages and cultures?*

Provide examples of how your nominee has demonstrated effective intercultural capabilities?*

Describe how your nominee has fostered engagement in linguistic and cultural diversity in their school and/or the broader community? What has been the impact of this engagement?*

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Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers (both business and private) of three referees who are familiar with the achievements of the nominee*

How did you hear about this Award?*

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Yes, I agree to my nomination being submitted to other Australia Day Council of South Australia award programs

Category 1 - A high school student