EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION FORM

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of an executive leader within Australian sport who has led by example in the LGBTQ+ inclusion space and made a significant contribution to the inclusion of people with diverse sexualities and/or genders within their sport or club. This nomination is open to individuals in executive leadership roles across sport, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Culture is driven from the top, and visible executive leadership in LGBTQ+ inclusion sends a powerful message both within and beyond the organisation. Their contributions should reflect both internal and external work, communicating strong and consistent support to potential members, staff, coaches, officials, volunteers, LGBTQ+ people engaging with the sport, and the broader LGBTQ+ community and public.

Examples of executive leaders may include Club Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Board Members, CEOs, C-suite leaders (including those who report directly to the CEO or Chair), General Managers, Directors of Coaching, Officiating or Selection, and any other senior leaders with significant responsibility within their sporting organisation.

The nominee’s impact on LGBTQ+ inclusion should be recognised and acknowledged by others within their sport or club as part of their demonstrated leadership and contribution.

This application can be completed and submitted between Monday, 11 January 2027 – Monday, 8 February 2027.

Nominee Contact Details

Please provide the details below exactly as you would like them to appear on Awards materials, including social media, website, announcements, publications, and trophies (where applicable).

Please review all information carefully before submitting. ACON's Pride Inclusion Programs will reproduce names and details exactly as submitted and cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies in the nomination form.

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Internal Support

Examples of such internal leadership may include but are not limited to:

  • being acknowledged as an Executive Champion or Sponsor for LGBTQ+ inclusion within our organisation, exceeding the expectations of this role

  • communicating support for LGBTQ+ inclusion to all employees via all-staff emails, all-staff forums or other all-staff communications

  • attending internal LGBTQ+ inclusion events

  • advocating for or spoken of our work in LGBTQ+ inclusion at the board level

  • taking an active interest in the organisational progress regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion or in the setting of relevant targets and/or objectives

  • actively seeking to understand challenges faced by LGBTQ+ employees and their experience of the organisation’s culture

  • contributing to or advocating for the professional growth, development, education or LGBTQ+ people within the sport

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External Support

Examples of such external leadership may include but are not limited to:

  • communicating support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in media interviews

  • attending external LGBTQ+ inclusion events

  • speaking at external LGBTQ+ inclusion events

  • having advocated for or spoken of their organisations work in LGBTQ+ inclusion with CEOs/peers external to their organisation

  • participating in LGBTQ+ community events

  • voicing support for social inclusion issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community

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References

Written references are required in support of the nomination. Please provide the written references below, along with the name and position title of each referee. 

Please do not provide only contact details without including a written reference.

Additional Work

Please identify any additional information, not covered previously that you would like to include in support of this nomination.

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Finalist / Winner Statement

Should this nominee become the recipient of this award, this statement will be read at the Australian Pride in Sport Awards.

Nominee Photo

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