IPAA Victoria Fellowship is awarded annually to members in recognition of their outstanding contribution to public administration; the creation of public value; the achievement of the IPAA Victoria’s objectives and service to IPAA Victoria; and exemplary service and leadership to the local, Victoria, national and/or international community through their professional work in, or with, the public sector. IPAA Victoria Fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds and are leaders who act with integrity, upholding IPAA Victoria’s values.

New Fellows are nominated by current Fellows and awarded in Victoria each year, following Awards Committee endorsement and Board approval.

Each year our Fellows are invited to nominate colleagues or peers for IPAA Victoria Fellowship. The IPAA Victoria Fellowship Policy (revised in 2018) outlines the criteria, process, and required information regarding the awarding of Fellowship.

Below is an outline of all the information you'll need to know and consider in making a nomination. We have prepared this information on a handy information card. To download a copy of the IPAA Victoria Fellowship Nomination info flyer here.

Who is eligible for nomination?

Nominees must be financial Personal Members of IPAA Victoria who have held Personal Membership for a minimum of 12 months. An unsuccessful nominee may be renominated in subsequent years.

To find out if your nominee meets this requirement please contact Matthew Kenny on (03) 9653 2012 or mkenny@vic.ipaa.org.au.

Who can nominate new Victorian Fellows?

Nominations are made, endorsed and submitted by two financial IPAA Victoria Fellows. To view a list of our Fellows click here. A nomination must be made with the consent of the nominee. Finally, Fellows may submit multiple nominations.

What information is required for a nomination?

1. Contact details of the nominee
2. Contact details of the two financial IPAA Victoria Fellows (nominators)
3. A response to each criterion made by the nominators, 600 words in total submitted in Word Doc or PDF
4. A 150 word statement on the importance of Fellowship written by the nominee, submitted in a Word Doc or PDF
5. Contact details of two referees in response to Criterion 4.

During the process, IPAA Victoria may request further information on a nominee.

What are the nomination assessment criteria?

There are four nomination assessment criteria found below. A further explanation and detailed information of each criterion can be found here in the Fellowship Policy under Section 3.2 Criteria.

Criterion 1: Demonstrated service and leadership
IPAA Victoria Fellows are recognised successful leaders who work in, or with, the public sector.

Criteria 2: Significant contribution to the creation and on-going realisation of public value
IPAA Victoria Fellows are committed to the realisation of public value in the work they do at local, state, regional, international and/or inter-jurisdictional levels.

Criterion 3: Established commitment to the broader public sector and IPAA Victoria
IPAA Victoria Fellows are champions of the public sector including through the work of IPAA Victoria.

Criterion 4: Acts with integrity and upholds high ethical standards, reflecting the values that IPAA Victoria embraces
IPAA Victoria Fellows are ethical leaders and act with integrity, upholding the values that IPAA Victoria embraces.

IPAA Victoria's values:

• We are agile and responsive to the needs and views of our members.
• We are inclusive and embrace diversity.
• We connect and collaborate.
• We adopt the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour.
• We are reflective, innovative and committed to continuous improvement.

What are the key dates?

Nominations open Friday 23 August 2019.

Nominations close 5pm Friday 13 September 2019.

How do I make a nomination?

1. Review the IPAA Victoria Fellowship Policy (revised 2018) and assessment criteria above.
2. Ensure your nominee is a Personal Member of IPAA Victoria.
3. Find another Fellow to co-nominate the nomination.
4. Prepare your nomination materials, as outlined above. This may include PDF and Word Doc files, which can be uploaded on our online nomination form.
5. Submit your nomination on the following page by 5pm Friday 13 September 2019.

Who can I contact if I need further information?

If you require any information or clarification, please contact Matthew, Governance Officer, on (03) 9653 2012 or mkenny@vic.ipaa.org.au. 

Nominator 1

Nominator 1 will be the main point of contact. 

Nominator 2

In response to Criterion 4, nominations must include two referees who can vouch for the nominee's professional conduct:

1. a colleague of a comparable grading; and
2. a staff member of a lower grading

Please noe: referees may be contacted during the nomination review period. It is expected that the referees have been informed of this possibility.

Referee 1

A colleague of a comparable grading

Referee 2

A staff member of a lower grading

1. Nominators' response to criteria

• 150 words per criterion, 600 words max
• Written by the nominators

2. Nomiee's personal statement on the importance of Fellowship

• Max 150 words
• Written by the nominee

Once the form has been submitted you will be redirected to the IPAA Victoria website.