2025

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Professional Government
Outstanding contribution to child protection at a practice, policy or service development level within the public service
Winner: Debbie Jones - Queensland Police Service 

Professional Non-Government
 Outstanding contribution to promoting child protection issues in their capacity as a Professional working in the child protection (or related) field.
Winner: Conrad Townson - Integrated Family and Youth Service (IFYS)

Media & Communications Award
Development of an innovative approach, research or resource to promote child protection.
Winner:  2024 Stadium of Hope Campaign by Act for Kids

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: SafeKids Far North Queensland - Act for Kids

Thriving Communities Initiative Award
Any community operated program, initiative, event or campaign that focuses on enhancing child protection in our communities
Winner: Brisbane Youth Service 

Regional Program
Program that operates within part of, or across, a region to address some aspect of child protection.
Winner: Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corportation for Health

Volunteer
Invaluable contributions to child protection made by volunteers working in government or non-government agencies.
Winner: Kathryn Rodda, Foster Carer -  Churches of Christ & Hope in Suitcase Volunteer

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: Life Without Barriers

Youth Participation Award
Involvement of young people in the planning of a local activity to promote child protection
Winner: 2025 Youth Summit – Queensland Family & Child Commission

Education Initiative Award
Development of an innovative approach, research or resource to promote child protection.
Winner: Children's Rights Queensland 

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: Our Neighbourhood (NBHD)