Department of Finance Finance Practitioner of the Year

The winner of this award will be working at manager level or higher. He/She will be a respected finance practitioner, and demonstrate excellence in high achievement in their field of expertise.

Open To

  • Individuals only.
  • Supported by their CEO; Must be currently working in public service or have worked in public service during the preceding financial year.

Nominated By

Self or Third party.

How to nominate for this award:

  1. Ensure you have carefully read the general How to Nominate page (in particular the Nomination Checklist)
  2. Download and complete the Award Assessment Criteria Document (see below)
  3. Upload the completed Assessment Criteria with a brief summary statement (100 words) and details of at least one referee to the Online Entry Form.

Award Assessment Criteria Document

Criteria

  • C1: Provide a response outlining the nominee’s achievements in each of the criteria areas below:
    • Strategy
    • Financial Accounting & Reporting
    • Business Performance Reporting & Analysis
    • Technical
    • Stakeholder Communication
    • Risk Management
    • Leadership
    • Innovation

NB: Judges will be looking for how the nominee has contributed to the outcomes of the organisation and any innovative practices

  • C2: Submit a summary statement from the nominee’s Manager and / or CEO demonstrating the qualities they bring to the position and reason for nomination.