2023

Professional Government
Outstanding contribution to promoting child protection issues in their capacity as a Professional working in the child protection (or related) field.
Winner:  Tony Unicomb - Project Booyah, QPS 

Professional Government
Outstanding contribution to promoting child protection issues in their capacity as a Professional working in the child protection (or related) field.
Winner:  Janine Erb - Child Safety 

Professional Non-Government
Outstanding contribution to child protection at a practice, policy or service development level within the public service
Winner: Dr India Bryce and Dr Simone Collier - Unique Minds Consultancy 

Media & Communications Award
Development of an innovative approach, research or resource to promote child protection.
Winner: Act for Kids - "Get Comfy" campaign  

Our Children Our Future
Outstanding contribution to honouring connection to family, community, culture and country through the development of policy, programs or practice that promote self-determination for First Nations families, children and young people.
Winner: Janita Mason and Natalie Powder - Moonaboola Community Development ATSI Corporation 

Thriving Communities Initiative Award
Any community operated program, initiative, event or campaign that focuses on enhancing child protection in our communities
Winner: Kingston East Neighborhood Group Inc

Regional Program
Program that operates within part of, or across, a region to address some aspect of child protection.
Winner: Steve and Norma Armstrong-Ravula - PCYC Aurukun 

Volunteers
Invaluable contributions to child protection made by volunteers working in government or non-government agencies.
Winner: Steve and Debbie Haim - Foster Carers, Anglicare 

Child Safe Organisation Award
Demonstrated commitment to the ongoing journey of creating a child-focused culture that keeps children safe and well (in line with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations)
Winner: Goodstart Early Learning 

Youth Participation Award
Involvement of young people in the planning of a local activity to promote child protection
Winner: Russell Bennet - Anglicare Southern Queensland 

Education Initiative Award
Development of an innovative approach, research or resource to promote child protection.
Winner: AFP (ACCCE), Human Exploitation Strategic Communications.  Jack Changes the Game. 

Transition to Success
Outstanding contribution made by local community groups or local business involved with the T2S program to get the best outcomes for young people 15 and over who are involved in the youth justice system or are assessed as being at risk of entering it.
Winner: Cade Walker - Coal Train