Award Categories
There are six award categories recognising achievements of people working and volunteering in the Financial Counselling Sector including Financial Counsellors, Financial Capability Workers, Budget Counsellors and those from stakeholder agencies working together with the sector for outstanding outcomes for people experiencing financial difficulty. Other than the Stellar Stakeholder Service Award, all other Awards are for SAFCA Members only.

Stellar Stakeholder Service Award*
For stakeholders who have worked with SAFCA sector members to achieve outstanding outcomes for a client or group of people experiencing financial difficulty. This can include organisations or individuals who support the work of financial counsellors E.g. advocacy service, commercial institution, bank staff, lawyers, government representative etc.
*Can be an organisation, team or individual, not a SAFCA Member
Notable Newcomer Award
For a person in their first two years of Financial Counselling service delivery who is making a difference or showing promise.
Above and Beyond Award
For a Financial Capability Worker who is achieving outstanding outcomes through advocacy, engagement and support.
Fields of Change Award
For outstanding achievement in regional, rural and remote (RRR) SA or NT where the worker has demonstrated exceptional service to individuals or communities by overcoming barriers experienced by RRR locations.
Inspiring Professional Supervisor
For a Financial Counselling Professional Supervisor (not line manager) who inspires and supports financial counsellors to improve their knowledge and skills to achieve better outcomes for those they seek to serve.
Standing Ovation Award
For a Financial Counsellor in the sector who has gone beyond to support the Financial Counselling sector (through advocacy, community engagement, and an exceptional commitment to the financial counselling sector).

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* 1. Name of the award you are nominating for

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* 2. Your Contact Information

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* 3. Nominee Contact Information

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* 4. Describe how the Nominee has made a significant contribution in the nominated award area. Please provide two examples which demonstrate the nominee’s professional achievements. (200-300 words)

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* 5. Describe how the Nominee has demonstrated their commitment to the nominated award category through their involvement in actions to address important issues in a professional or voluntary capacity. Please provide two examples. (200-300 words)

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* 6. Does the Nominee know you have Nominated them for a SAFCA Award?

Thank you for submitting a nomination.  SAFCA will contact shortlisted candidates closer to the Awards Event.

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