Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards

06/10/2025

A moment in the spotlight for our community's brightest stars. 🌟

It was an emotional and inspiring evening as we announced the winners of the 2025 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards. These are the people whose tireless work and big hearts are creating positive change right here in our community. Congratulations to all of you - your success is truly deserved!

Robert Groom - Photographer

06/10/2025

On Saturday night, we were surrounded by true community champions! ✨ These are the faces of our incredible 2025 finalists, and each person in this album has an inspiring story of dedication and impact. Thank you for making our community shine! 🌟


Robert Groom - Photographer

06/10/2025

We were so inspired by all the amazing semi-finalists and nominees who dedicate their time and passion to making our communities stronger. Thank you for everything you do!

Here's a look at some of the incredible people we celebrated. Tag a friend or a nominee you see in these photos! 👇

Robert Groom - Photographer

06/10/2025

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We want to extend a huge thank you to all the amazing sponsors of the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards! 🏆✨

Your generous support makes it possible for us to recognise and celebrate the incredible people who are making a real difference in our communities. We are so grateful for your commitment to highlighting the hard work, dedication, and passion of Tasmanians from all walks of life. 🇦🇺

Thank you for helping us recognise and inspire the next generation of community leaders. We couldn't do this without you! 🙏

7NEWS Tasmania
Triple M Hobart
The Advocate newspaper
The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston
The Career College
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Tasmanian Government
Motor Accidents Insurance Board - MAIB
Fonterra
EPA
Kieser Australia
Heather & Christopher Chong
Healthy Tasmania
Blueline Laundry
Konica Minolta Australia
CareSuper
Charles Reuben Estate
Robert Groom - Photographer
The fudge a’fare
Captain Blighs
Frank's Cider
Clumsy Films
Hartz Tasmania
Juicy Isle
Spring Vale Wines
Strelley Farm Estate
Scene Change
360 Photo Booth Tasmania
Theirs
Arab Council of Tasmania Inc.
Tasmanian Leaders
Multicultural Council of Tasmania

04/10/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the CareSuper Caring for the Community Award, Lions Club of King Island, Tasmania, Australia!

Lions Club of King Island embodies service and care. In response to the worst drought in living memory, the King Island Lions Club launched a comprehensive Drought Relief Project in 2024. Their efforts included distributing fodder, molasses, and care packages, hosting social events, providing su***de prevention training, and ensuring local businesses were assisted. More than 1,500 islanders were engaged through initiatives such as “Hay Day” and “Coffee Connections”. This helped feed livestock and families and reduced social isolation, improved mental health, and strengthened community resilience. They were recognised with the 2024 Lions Kindness Matters Service Award and 2025 King Island Community Group of the Year.

04/10/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Konica Minolta Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Community Achievement Award, NITA Education!

Nita Education of Garden Island Creek is fostering greater understanding, respect, and reconciliation. Palawa founders Trish and Craig established Nita Education in 2017 to preserve and share Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and history with all. Through cultural awareness training, school visits, and bush tucker experiences, they connect students, communities, and visitors with the rich traditions of the Palawa people. Their programs, aligned with the Australian Curriculum, provide engaging, respectful, and meaningful opportunities to learn about Aboriginal heritage, land, and practices. They challenge misconceptions, strengthen community connections, and ensure cultural integrity is upheld. They also empower Aboriginal people, especially youth, to stay connected to their culture and land.

04/10/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Fonterra Agriculture Award, Pasture.io!

Pasture.io of Flowerdale is strengthening agriculture through farmer-led technology and innovation. Created by Tasmanian farmer Ollie Roberts, Pasture.io has transformed a simple farm spreadsheet into a world-leading satellite-based pasture management platform. Now used in 13 countries, it combines AI, machine learning and satellite imagery to deliver near-daily, real-time insights that help farmers make smarter, evidence-based grazing decisions. By increasing efficiency, reducing guesswork, and supporting sustainable land use, Pasture.io enables both small family farms and large operations to improve productivity and profitability. Recognised with multiple Tasmanian Export Awards for Advanced Technologies, the platform is also part of Fonterra New Zealand’s On-Farm Solutions program.

04/10/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the EPA Sustainability Award (Community), Nipaluna Nursery!

Nipaluna Nursery of New Town is committed to restoring Tasmania’s biodiversity and building climate resilience. Established in 2021, Nipaluna Nursery is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organisation that has propagated and distributed over 50,000 native plants. Its work enhances soil stability, water retention, wildlife habitat, and carbon sequestration. The Nursery also creates social impact through an inclusive community of 100+ members, hands-on education programs with schools, and cultural collaborations with Aboriginal leaders. Its international reach includes supporting the Cook Islands with planting resources and grant sponsorship. Through workshops, partnerships, and innovation, Nipaluna Nursery demonstrates how grassroots action can heal landscapes, strengthen communities, and reconnect people with Country.

04/10/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Kieser Australia Hobart Intergenerational Community Award, Michelle Williamson!

Michelle Williamson of Wynyard created a welcoming space where all ages come together to grow, share, and thrive. Michelle founded Farm It Forward Tasmania in 2021. Her initiative delivers more than 60 free or low-cost workshops each month, covering gardening, cooking, sewing, woodworking, basket weaving, and more. At the heart of the program is a 5-acre community garden, where produce is grown and donated to local food hubs, while also serving as a teaching space where seniors pass on skills to younger generations. Volunteers from teens to people in their 80s participate, fostering inclusion, resilience, and connection. Michelle’s leadership has supported vulnerable families with fresh produce.

04/10/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Healthy Tasmania Health and Wellbeing Award, Palliative Care Tasmania!

Palliative Care Tasmania is the state’s peak body for palliative and end-of-life care. Learning Through Loss is a nationally recognised grief literacy program developed by Palliative Care Tasmania that was shaped by the lived experience of young Tasmanians. Since 2022, the program has trained more than 1,170 educators, youth workers, health and community professionals across 174 schools and 162 organisations, including those in rural and remote communities. To date, over 11,000 grief resources, including the children’s book ‘What Is Grief?’, have been distributed to schools, hospitals, and community organisations, helping normalise conversations about grief and strengthen local support networks. Over 90% of participants said they were highly likely to implement at least one of the key learnings, and 99.8% said they would recommend the training to their colleagues.