Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards

10/01/2025

We love this coverage from our media partner The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston featuring our 2024 Winner Craigie Knowe Vineyard that won the Konica Minolta Australia Customer Service Award 🌟

You can read the full article here: https://www.examiner.com.au/story/8859273/its-hard-not-to-feel-at-home-at-craigie-knowe-vineyard/

31/12/2024

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible contributions that strengthen and inspire our communities.

Here’s to a year of new opportunities, continued achievements, and celebrating the people who make a difference.

Wishing you a joyful and successful New Year from the Community Achievement Awards Team! 🥂

24/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the Community Achievement Awards! ✨🎄

This festive season, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals, groups, and organisations that make our communities brighter and stronger.

May your holidays be filled with joy, gratitude, and the warmth of community spirit. Thank you for all you do to make a difference!

06/12/2024

🎉 Relive the magic of the 2024 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards Gala Dinner! 🎉

From heartwarming speeches to incredible achievements, the night was a celebration of the inspiring individuals and organisations making a difference in Tasmania. 🏆✨

🎉 Relive the magic of the 2024 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards Gala Dinner! 🎉From heartwarming speeches to incredible achievements, the night was a ...

14/11/2024

https://newnorfolknews.com/2024/10/ouse-group-honoured-in-community-achievement-awards/

Love this article featuring the winner of the Healthy Tasmania Health and Wellbeing Award!

HATCH - Health Action Team Central Highlands 😍

A GROUP based in the Upper Derwent Valley has won the Health and Wellbeing category at the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards in Hobart tonight. The award ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor heard that the Health Action Team Central Highlands (HATCH), based at Ouse, is a volunteer organisatio...

04/11/2024

Still on a buzz from our gala 🥰 Any body else?

Thank you to our media sponsor The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston for featuring some of our Northern Tassie winners!

You can view the article here: https://www.examiner.com.au/story/8798554/northern-tasmanian-businesses-celebrated-at-achievement-awards/

30/10/2024

Thank you Kingborough Chronicle for the feature of our Tassie winners!

Highlighting the winner, Todd Houstein from Sustainable Living Tasmania as the EPA winner for the Sustainability (Community) Award.

Well done again to all the winners! Read the latest edition and download here: https://www.kingboroughchronicle.com.au/read-our-newspapers

21/10/2024

🌟 Celebrate our amazing Winners!

See all the memorable photos from the night here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1reexm2ez3yt07ggbg0d1/AIYozNMJS_EccC-swbIYD4A?rlkey=lcliaw4lf3yoz5gg33sccvjkf&st=ppqrb2rm&dl=0

21/10/2024

🌟 The spotlight was on our incredible Finalists!

View the high-quality photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1reexm2ez3yt07ggbg0d1/AIYozNMJS_EccC-swbIYD4A?rlkey=lcliaw4lf3yoz5gg33sccvjkf&st=ppqrb2rm&dl=0

21/10/2024

📷 Celebrate the achievements of our semi-finalists and nominees from the gala!

High-quality photos available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1reexm2ez3yt07ggbg0d1/AIYozNMJS_EccC-swbIYD4A?rlkey=lcliaw4lf3yoz5gg33sccvjkf&st=ppqrb2rm&dl=0

21/10/2024

✨ Check out the stunning guest photos from the gala last weekend!

Download high-quality photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1reexm2ez3yt07ggbg0d1/AIYozNMJS_EccC-swbIYD4A?rlkey=lcliaw4lf3yoz5gg33sccvjkf&st=ppqrb2rm&dl=0

18/10/2024

Behind every great event are our amazing sponsors! 🙌 Thank you for your dedication and support in making the Awards a success.

Nightly News 7 Tasmania
Triple M Hobart
The Advocate newspaper
The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston
The Career College
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Tasmanian Government
Fonterra
Healthy Tasmania
Blueline Laundry
Konica Minolta Australia
Awards Australia
Charles Reuben Estate
Robert Groom - Photographer
MOO BREW
Spring Vale Wines
Clumsy Films
The fudge a’fare
Strelley Farm Estate
Frank's Cider
Hartz Tasmania
Juicy Isle
Scene Change
MAIB
EPA
Heather & Christopher Chong

18/10/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Awards Australia Community Group Award, Just Cats Tasmania!

Just Cats Tasmania is shaping a better future for feline welfare. Founded in 2012 by Rachel Beech, Just Cats Tasmania has rehomed over 11,000 cats and kittens. What began as a small rescue has evolved into a leading cat management facility with 10 staff, 50 volunteers, and 48 foster carers. Their new public desexing clinic, supported by philanthropic funding, is already making a significant impact on reducing stray cat populations in Northern Tasmania. With innovative programs like 'Last Litters' and a committed team, Just Cats provides affordable vet services, ensuring more cats find loving homes. They are backed by strong community support.

18/10/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Blueline Laundry Empowerment through Diversity and Inclusion Award, Build Up Tassie!

Build Up Tassie of Bridgewater is committed to supporting young Tasmanians with barriers to employment. Established by Centacare Evolve Housing, Build Up Tassie offers holistic coaching, wellbeing support, and industry-relevant training. The program’s three-phase approach, from orientation to employment, ensures participants are well-prepared for careers in construction. In 2023, the initiative achieved a 91% completion rate, with 39% of participants being female. Build Up Tassie has driven significant industry change, including increasing female participation and supporting diversity. Their partnerships with industry leaders like St Joseph Affordable Homes have resulted in higher retention rates and meaningful employment outcomes, making a lasting impact on Tasmania’s construction sector.

18/10/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Konica Minolta Australia Customer Service Award, Craigie Knowe Vineyard!

Craigie Knowe VineyardCraigie Knowe Vineyard of Cranbrook is committed to exceptional service. Run by father and son duo, Glenn and Alex Travers, Craigie Knowe Vineyard is the oldest vineyard on Tasmania’s East Coast. Since taking over, they’ve expanded it into a vibrant destination that includes a cellar door, Flora’s Restaurant, and live music events, all while preserving its rich history and warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Craigie Knowe also collaborates with the local community. Their inclusive approach to hospitality ensures that every visitor, whether a wine enthusiast or a family with children, feels welcomed and valued. In 2024, they earned the “Guest Love Award” in the Food and Beverage category.

18/10/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Healthy Tasmania Health and Wellbeing Award, HATCH - Health Action Team Central Highlands!

Health Action Team Central Highlands (HATCH) of Ouse is a committed volunteer organisation focused on improving health and well-being in rural areas. Their Highlands Healthy Connect project has expanded to include weekly exercise classes, yoga programs, and community cooking groups, along with social activities to combat loneliness. HATCH also addresses food security with a community food hub and meal delivery program. Their initiatives have fostered better eating habits, increased physical activity, and enhanced mental health, all while relying on a network of passionate volunteers and local partnerships to drive their impactful work forward.

18/10/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the EPA Sustainability Award (Community), Sustainable Living Tasmania!

Sustainable Living Tasmania is transforming environmental education. Their Energised Learning project embeds renewable energy into the STEM curriculum across Tasmanian secondary schools. It engaged students in real-world, practical, and hands-on sustainability challenges, including designing solar hot water systems, converting bikes to electric power, and creating a mobile renewable power station. These projects have significantly improved energy efficiency, reduced carbon footprints, and fostered a culture of environmental responsibility. By connecting students with industry professionals and tradespeople, the project enhances learning experiences and career prospects. Its resource-sharing efforts continue to inspire and support broader adoption of sustainable practices.