There are a number of initiatives in place to support entrants in the preparation of their submissions for the Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards.
Submission mentoring program
In 2011 a submission mentoring program was introduced, giving entrants the opportunity to receive feedback on their draft submission prior to the closing date for entries. This initiative will continue in 2012, and we encourage all entrants to have their submission drafted in time to take part in the mentoring program.
An experienced submission mentor will read through an entrant’s submission and provide a written critique detailing areas for improvement and enhancement.
To take part in the submission mentoring program, entrants need to send a completed draft submission through to the Awards coordinator at canberratourismawards@act.gov.au by COB Thursday13 September (any submissions received after this date will not receive feedback). Your submission must be in a complete form by this time, with all questions answered. Whilst it is useful to submit a submission that has been formatted and designed, it is not essential. Written feedback will be provided within one week. Entrants will then have three weeks before submissions close to incorporate the feedback and suggestions into their submission.
Involvement in the submission mentoring program costs $88.00 (GST inclusive) per submission. This will be invoiced once feedback has been provided to you.
Two workshops will be held in July and August. These are free for all entrants to attend, and we strongly encourage both new and repeat entrants to come along to both workshops.
The workshops will cover how to write a winning submission, site visit preparation, formatting and presentation of submissions, and submitting your entry.
Presented by Awards sponsor Threesides, these workshops offer a chance to ask questions and gain insights into what is expected of an award winning submission.
Student assistance
The Centre for Tourism Research at the University of Canberra, in conjunction with Australian Capital Tourism, delivers a program whereby entrants have the opportunity to work with a university student to develop their Awards submission. The Student Assistance Program provides entrants with access to an exclusive opportunity where students gain valuable hands-on industry experience and entrants gain the support of a student to assist with the submission development process.
This opportunity is open to all entrants. When nominating, entrants can register their interest to be a part of the Student Assistance Program.
Note: Not all entrants who request assistance will be paired with a student, strictly due to the number of entrants involved vs. students available. Preference will be given to first time Award entrants.
Full details of student assistance will be provided to entrants after nominations have closed.
Entrant Support
There are a number of initiatives in place to support entrants in the preparation of their submissions for the Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards.
Submission mentoring program
In 2011 a submission mentoring program was introduced, giving entrants the opportunity to receive feedback on their draft submission prior to the closing date for entries. This initiative will continue in 2012, and we encourage all entrants to have their submission drafted in time to take part in the mentoring program.
An experienced submission mentor will read through an entrant’s submission and provide a written critique detailing areas for improvement and enhancement.
To take part in the submission mentoring program, entrants need to send a completed draft submission through to the Awards coordinator at canberratourismawards@act.gov.au by COB Thursday 13 September (any submissions received after this date will not receive feedback). Your submission must be in a complete form by this time, with all questions answered. Whilst it is useful to submit a submission that has been formatted and designed, it is not essential. Written feedback will be provided within one week. Entrants will then have three weeks before submissions close to incorporate the feedback and suggestions into their submission.
Involvement in the submission mentoring program costs $88.00 (GST inclusive) per submission. This will be invoiced once feedback has been provided to you.
For further details, please contact the Awards coordinator.
Workshops
Two workshops will be held in July and August. These are free for all entrants to attend, and we strongly encourage both new and repeat entrants to come along to both workshops.
The workshops will cover how to write a winning submission, site visit preparation, formatting and presentation of submissions, and submitting your entry.
Presented by Awards sponsor Threesides, these workshops offer a chance to ask questions and gain insights into what is expected of an award winning submission.
Student assistance
The Centre for Tourism Research at the University of Canberra, in conjunction with Australian Capital Tourism, delivers a program whereby entrants have the opportunity to work with a university student to develop their Awards submission. The Student Assistance Program provides entrants with access to an exclusive opportunity where students gain valuable hands-on industry experience and entrants gain the support of a student to assist with the submission development process.
This opportunity is open to all entrants. When nominating, entrants can register their interest to be a part of the Student Assistance Program.
Note: Not all entrants who request assistance will be paired with a student, strictly due to the number of entrants involved vs. students available. Preference will be given to first time Award entrants.
Full details of student assistance will be provided to entrants after nominations have closed.