2019 Aspire Awards©
- Have demonstrated leadership and advocacy in their community across Australia;
- Have positively contributed to their area of expertise;
- Have become encouraging role models and/or mentors;
- Have contributed to their local, national or international community;
- Have changed perceptions of disability;
- Have made a positive contribution towards creating a more inclusive society.
- Arts
- Business
- Community Development and Advocacy
- Government and Non-Government
- Human Rights
- Law
- Medicine (including Research)
- Sport
- Writing, Fiction or Journalism
- 18 years of age or older
- is a resident of Australia (minimum three years)
- has demonstrated achievement at a high level that is recognised by their peers
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