Young Employee of the Year 2026

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Eligibility Criteria

· Must be under 35 years of age

· Must be an employee of a business operating in Townsville

· Must work for an organisation that is a financial member of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce

Nomination

· Candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by colleagues, supervisors, or other stakeholders

· Complete the nomination form with all required details

Supporting Documentation

· Provide a detailed profile of the nominee, including their professional background, achievements, and contributions

· Include testimonials from colleagues, supervisors, or clients about the nominee’s impact and performance

· Submit any relevant documents or media showcasing the nominee’s achievements and contributions to the company and the community

Application Form

· Fill out the application form completely and accurately. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Deadline

· All applications must be received by 10am, Friday 22nd May 2026. Late applications will not be considered

Selection Process

· A panel of judges from the Townsville Chamber of Commerce membership will review all applications

· Shortlisted nominee's may be contacted for additional information

· Finalists will be announced at an event on 24th June 2026

· The winner will be announced at the annual awards ceremony Friday 24th July 2026
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NOMINEE INFORMATION* This field is required.Please enter nominee details below
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
EMAIL
AGE & DATE OF BIRTH
JOB TITLE
COMPANY NAME
LINE MANAGER NAME
LINE MANAGER EMAIL
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If self-nominating, please upload an image of the front of your Driver's License for age confirmation
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Describe the nominee’s role and responsibilities within the company* This field is required.Professional Excellence (300 Words Maximum)
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Outline the key achievements and contributions the nominee has made to the company* This field is required.Professional Excellence (300 Words Maximum)
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Highlight any awards, recognitions, or certifications the nominee has received* This field is required.Professional Excellence (300 Words Maximum)
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Describe any innovative projects, initiatives, or processes the nominee has developed or led* This field is required.Leadership and Innovation (300 Words Maximum)
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Detail any community involvement, partnerships, or initiatives the nominee is engaged in* This field is required.Community Contribution (300 Words Maximum)
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Share key performance metrics or outcomes that demonstrate the nominee’s impact on the company* This field is required.Impact and Performance (300 Words Maximum)
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What are the nominee’s future goals and vision?* This field is required.Future Vision (300 Words Maximum)
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How does the nominee plan to continue contributing to the company and the city of Townsville in the future?* This field is required.Future Vision (300 Words Maximum)
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Include 2 testimonials from colleagues, supervisors, or clients about the nominee’s impact and performance* This field is required.Testimonials
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Include any other relevant documents, images, videos, or other media here* This field is required.Supporting Materials
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Please upload an image of your business logo for use if employee is selected as a finalist (PNG or JPEG Format)* This field is required.Business Logo
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Please upload a headshot of the nominated employee for use if selected as a finalist (PNG or JPEG Format)* This field is required.Please upload profile photo for promotional use
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APPLICATION PROCESS