Nominations are now open for the First Nations Peoples & Communities Awards, celebrating those who have helped improve policing outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities across Queensland.
Now in its second year, the awards aim to recognise and honour the exceptional contributions made by members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), personnel of other government departments, community organisations, and individuals from the community who have assisted the QPS in serving Queensland’s First Nations People and Communities.
Among the five awards on offer, the Community Service Award is open to an individual or a team from a community group and/or government group, or an individual member or team from the community, who have:
- Provided a service to the QPS and/or our First Nations People and Communities; and
- Delivered outcomes that enhance the safety of individuals or groups;
This service or program may focus on generating awareness or social change or provide opportunities for First Nations Peoples.
Presentation of Awards
These awards will be presented by the QPS Commissioner or delegate at the QPS First Nations Peoples Communities Awards, to be held in Townsville on 26 November 2024 .
Nomination Process
Email your completed Community Service Award submission to
Nominations close on Saturday, August 31.
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