National Migration and Settlement Awards - Nominations Open

The Migration Council Australia will host the National Migration and Settlement Awards at Parliament House in March 2013.

The awards will showcase the work of organisations and individuals that assist new migrants to settle in Australia, feel included in society and participate in the broader community and labour market.

There are seven awards, including: Settlement Innovation; Case Worker of the Year; Business Inclusion; Sports Leadership; Journalism Excellence; Diversity and the Law; and the Lifetime Achievement award.

The judging panel for the awards includes:
• Ms Naomi Milgrom AO;
• Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC, AFC (Ret'd);
• Dr Helen Szoke;
• Judge Rauf Soulio; and
• Dr Hass Dellal OAM

Nominations are now open and can be made online at Migration Council Australia website

Nominations close 5pm, Friday 8 February 2013.

Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner at the Great Hall of Parliament House on 18 March 2013.