Dick Menting Community Champion Award
About
The 2024 Dick Menting Community Champion Award
The Dick Menting Community Champion Award honours the contribution Dick made to his Community by recognising an individuals who are making an outstanding contribution to their community.
Dick Menting was the Founding Chairman of Inner East Community Finance Limited which operates the Community Bank branches in Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Ashburton and Balwyn under a franchise agreement with Bendigo Bank. Dick established a Steering Committee in 2001 for the formation of a Community Bank when the Commonwealth Bank closed its branch in Maling Road and left the precinct without a bank. Dick was a driving force behind the establishment of the Canterbury and Surrey Hills branches and later the Ashburton and Balwyn Community Bank branches.
Dick was a true community man, having dedicated the last 20 years of his life to his community. The beneficiaries of his hard work and commitment to giving back to the community are widespread. Dick worked tirelessly to ensure the growth of the Community Bank network, so our company could continue to provide funds to upgrade community facilities, purchase equipment, provide grants for community welfare organisations and support those vulnerable in our community. More than $8.3 million in community grants and sponsorship have been provided so far.
Who should nominate?
Community organisations are encouraged to nominate an individual who deserves recognition for their contribution to their community. This may include the development of education, sporting, youth or community programs that promote understanding or provide support and positive outcomes for people in the community. The individual may have engaged local residents, brought people together, raised funds or increased community health and wellbeing.
The nominating organisation and individual must be local to the communities of Canterbury, Ashburton, Surrey Hills and Balwyn and surrounds.
You can nominate someone who was unsuccessfully nominated in previous years, but successful nominees may only be nominated 6 years after their prior successful nomination.
Key Dates 2024
- Nominations open 3 June 2024
- Nominations close 26 July 2024
- Submissions due 30 August 2024
- Winner announced November 2024 (Annual General Meeting)
Application Process
Individuals must be nominated by a club or community organisation. Self nomination is not permitted. Nominations must will be made via the online nomination form by Friday 26 July 2024.
The nominator will then be required to submit an entry addressing the selection criteria and include any other relevant information to support the nomination. The entry must be submitted via the online entry submission form and be received by Friday 30 August 2024.
The Award
- There will be a maximum of two Award recipients each year.
- The nominating organisation will receive a $5,000 grant.
- The individual/s will receive a trophy and a $500 gift card.
2023 Winners- Kieran & Joanne Colgan- Burwood Uniting Canterbury Cricket Club. Peter Warner OAM from Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club was the other Award recipient in 2023.
Selection Criteria
How has the contribution strengthened, educated or supported the community?
- What is the motivation behind the contribution or objective of the project the individual is/was involved in?
- Describe how the contribution/project is unique to this community or innovative in any way.
- Detail the specifics of the benefit made to the community.
Demonstrate how the contribution/project has enhanced the lives of community members.
- Have networks been built that benefit members of the community?
- Who has benefitted?
Has the contribution/project achieved a successful outcome and a positive effect on the community? How has this success been measured?
- Outline how the contribution/project has been received by the community?
What have or will be the long term impacts of the contribution/project?
- Identify any long term benefits to the community.
- Provide any other information on the long term commitment of this individual to the betterment of the community. For example, community engagement, service to the community and promotion of community wellbeing.
Nominate now
Nominations are now open. Please nominate here. Nominations must be recieved by Friday 26 July 2024.
Entry Submissions
Complete your entry submission using the online form here. Entry submissions must be received by Friday 30 August 2024.
Selection Criteria & more information
To download the information pack and selection criteria, please click here.
