Children's Program of the Year Award 2026 Nomination Form
The Children's Program of the Year Award acknowledges community-based initiatives that contribute to the overall welfare of children within the local community. These programs are dedicated to providing children with opportunities for physical activity, recreation, leisure, and education. However, programs focused on swimming instruction or squad coaching are excluded. These programs can be conducted in various settings, such as aquatic or recreation centres, outdoor environments, or schools.
Nominator's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator's Email Address
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example@example.com
Nominee's Contact Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominee's Email Address
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example@example.com
Nominee's Facility Name
Nominee's Program Name
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Is the Nominee a current ARI NSW Member?
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Program Purpose and Design
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Describe the purpose of the program and how it was designed to meet the needs of children within your community. Consider community need, program objectives, child-centred design, learning outcomes, physical activity, recreation, wellbeing and education in your answer. Why was the program created?
Program Delivery and Innovation
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Describe how the program is delivered and any innovative approaches used to engage children. Examples including creating programming, interactive learning, technology, partnerships, new activities, child engagement, staff training, continuous improvement. What makes your program different?
Inclusion and Accessibility
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Describe how the program ensures all children can participate regardless of ability, background or circumstance. Examples such as disability inclusion, financial assistance, cultural inclusion, neurodiverse children, flexible delivery, accessibility, family support, inclusive communication.
Outcomes and Impact
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Describe the measurable outcomes achieved through the program. Examples such as participation growth, improved confidence, physical activity, social development, mental wellbeing, educational, outcomes, family engagement, community impact. Provide evidence and/or upload at the end of the form.
Child Safety and Quality
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Describe how the program provides a safe, supportive and high-quality environment for children. Examples such as Child Safe practices, staff training, risk management, safeguarding, supervision, behaviour management, family communication.
Sustainability and Future Growth
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Describe how the program will continue to grow and benefit children into the future. Examples such as expansion plans, community partnerships, funding, evaluation, continuous improvement.
Supporting Evidence
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Acknowledgement of Information Provided
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I confirm the information that I have provided in this nomination is accurate and truthful. I also acknowledge that information provided (including any reports and pictures) can be used by ARI NSW for the purposes of the judging process as well as any marketing materials.
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