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Local or global – there are hundreds of thousands of community groups in Australia who rely on the unsung and unpaid labour of honorary treasurers.

Responsible for the financial well being of their organisation, they often go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure ends meet.

Recognising this, the Westpac Community Treasurers' Awards have been established to show appreciation of the immense contribution community treasurers make to their community groups, the community sector, and to Australia.

A national competition will now begin to find three unsung community treasurers who fulfil the duties of ensuring good financial management, good financial governance and good financial outcomes.

Awards will be given for the great treasurers in three budget classes:

Small organisations
For organisations with an annual income of less than $10,000 per annum

Medium organisations
For organisations with an annual income of between $10,000 and $250,000 per annum

Large organisations
For organisations with an annual income of more than $250,000 per annum

Entries will be judged on how well the treasurer fulfils the duties of ensuring good financial management, good financial governance and good financial outcomes.

Nominate now

Nominate your own community group's treasurer by answering the questions on the registration form (PDF 1.04Mb), briefly explaining how your treasurer stands out in the areas of good financial management, good financial governance and good financial outcomes. Treasurers are also able to nominate themselves.

To be eligible for the prize money and the mantle of "Westpac Community Treasurer 2008" you will need to fill in the entry form in the brochure and return it by 5pm on 10 September 2008 as directed in the brochure.

You can also enter online by going to www.ourcommunity.com.au/treasurersaward and filling in the online form before the closing date.

Prizes:

The winner in each class will win $5000 for their organisation and an impressive trophy to recognise their achievements.

Thirty random entrants in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales will receive a free place in one of Westpac's popular Beyond Survival financial seminars.

Closing Dates

All entries submitted online or by post must be received by Our Community by 5pm on 10 September 2008.

Judging:

Winners will be decided by a panel of eminent community leaders with expertise in finance and treasurer roles. Winners will be notified by telephone.

How to Enter:

Complete the registration process online, or download the registration form (PDF 1.04Mb) and submit your entry to:

Our Community – Community Treasurers' Awards
PO Box 354
North Melbourne 3051

Eligibility:

Those chosen to receive a Community Treasurers' Award must be the treasurer of a community group that is an incorporated association that has been in existence for a minimum of two years.

Further information/inquiries:

Email: treasurersawards@ourcommunity.com.au

Online: www.ourcommunity.com.au/treasurersaward

Phone: (03) 9320 6800
Fax: (03) 9326 6859
Mail:
Our Community – Community Treasurers' Awards
PO Box 354
North Melbourne 3051