The AMBA Appreciation Awards program was established to acknowledge AMBA members’ valued contributions; introduce dedicated, creative and innovative individuals and clubs to their peers on a national level; promote teamwork; recognise activities that increase the profile of AMBA within local and national communities and promote national affiliation. For more information go to: http://www.amba.org.au/amba-appreciation-awards.html
Local Award – for service in the local area or state
Awarded to an individual or club who has gone ‘beyond the call of duty’ at a local or state level. This club or individual will have provided exceptional service for the betterment of multiple birth families within their local area or their state through the production of a product or service.
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National Award – for service to the broad Australian multiple birth community
Awarded to an individual or club that has provided exceptional service for the betterment of multiple birth families through the production of a product or service or amenity that is of benefit to the multiple birth community of Australia.
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International Award – for service to multiple birth families internationally
Awarded to an individual who has supported multiple birth families through research and/or promotion in an international context. The research or promotion needs to be of benefit to the multiple birth community in Australia and overseas.
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Media Award
Awarded to a media outlet or journalist who has raised the profile of AMBA (the organisation) or issues pertaining to multiple birth families. The publicity must be state-based or nation-wide, not just in the local area.
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Pat Stewart Memorial Award
Awarded to an individual (or individuals) who have undertaken a project that improves the welfare of multiple birth children and their families throughout Australia.
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AMBA Service Award
Awarded to AMBA volunteers who have achieved a minimum of ten years of service in a club, state and/or national committee role. These extraordinary individuals are the stalwarts of AMBA. They fill vacancies, mentor newer committee members, provide wisdom, experience and a steady hand and keep our clubs and local services running for the benefit of multiple birth families.
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Nominate an outstanding contributor by completing the nomination form online.
You will be able to complete 1 nomination form per nominee - whether it's an individual or a club - per award type.
Submit a 2025 Award Nomination
The AAA panel carefully reviews every nomination, verifying the eligibility and quality of the nominee’s contribution against the selection criteria. Please ensure that your nomination is appropriately detailed and provides evidence of achievement against all the selection criteria. The members of the selection panel can only evaluate based on what is provided in the nomination submission.
