2011 Winners and Finalists Announced
8 September 2011
The 2011 IPAA Queensland Public Sector Excellence Awards , which recognises excellence and best practise across the public sector, has attracted nominations from all over Queensland. After an extensive shortlisting process, the nominees in each category have been narrowed down to the cream of the crop. The calibre and scope of the nominations was simply outstanding with projects exemplifying innovation, best practise and creativity.
The institute were thrilled to see so many amazing people and projects making a difference to their local communities and Queensland Public sector by taking initiative and engaging and collaborating effectively with their clients.
Our 2011 awards program features the following categories: 
 
 

Individual Categories

Patron’s Award for Excellence in the Public Sector

Is the highest accolade in public administration in Queensland awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the State.


WINNER: Sir Leo Hielsher 
 

Young Leader of the Year

(proudly sponsored by Clayton Utz)
Awarded to a young leader who has made a difference to the public sector through demonstrating best practice and fostering other young professional

WINNER: Glenn Walker, Department of Community Safety

 

Public Sector Professional of the Year

Awarded to a public sector professional who has made a difference to the public sector through demonstrating best practice and fostering other public sector professionals.

Regional Queensland Leader of the Year 

Awarded to a regional Queenslander who has made a difference to their local community through demonstrating best practice and fostering other regional employees.
 
  

Team Categories

Best Practice in Local Government

 (proudly sponsored by BDO) 
Awarded to a team working in local government which has delivered best practice outcomes and made a significant contribution to service delivery for their local community.

WINNER: Logan City Council's Development Assessment Transformation from a

Best Practice in State Government

 (proudly sponsored by Mercer) 
Awarded to a team working in state government which has delivered best practice outcomes and made a significant contribution to service delivery for the benefit of Queensland.


Best Practice in Federal Government 

(proudly sponsored by KPMG)
 Awarded to a team working in federal government which has delivered best practice outcomes and made a significant contribution to service delivery for the benefit of Queensland.

WINNER: Real Time Management, Department of Human Services

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Indigenous Electoral Participation Program,Australian Electoral Commission 
FINALIST: Intelligence Capability Development, Australian Crime Commission
                   Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service  
We have a new award category to recognise the special contribution the Public Sector has made to Queensland during the recent flood and cyclone disasters. The unique Special Recognition Award highlights the spirit and professionalism of Queensland’s public administrators and their community focussed values.
 
WINNER: Public Transport Crisis Management Team, Translink Transit Authority
FINALIST: Integrated Service Delivery Team, Department of Employment,
                   Economic Development and Innovation