The search is on for exceptional male role models in South Australia who are positively contributing to their local communities.
Flinders University’s College of Education, Psychology and Social Work is celebrating outstanding South Australian men who are contributing to our society in the fields of sports, research, community, teaching and media.
Professor Raj Shekhawat, from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work says the awards will shine a light on those men who through their words and deeds are acting as inspirational role models to boys and young men as part of a larger event dedicated to celebrating their positive contributions.
“Flinders University recognises the importance of valuing male role models in addressing issues with men’s mental and physical health, and in fostering positive gender relations,” says Professor Shekhawat.
“Winners will be men who have inspired, enabled or supported other men, women and youth in the community, and could include a teacher, volunteer, coach, artist, researcher or innovator.
“We encourage anyone to nominate a man they admire, or equally welcome men to self-nominate, and encourage everyone to take this opportunity to celebrate the men who are making a difference in South Australia,” he says.
Flinders University has a series of initiatives in the diversity, equity and inclusion space and is currently ranked 8th in the world for gender equality by the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings.
“We will continue to support girls and women, while also encouraging men to make a great contribution,” he adds.
Nominations for the five, $1,000 awards are now open to the South Australian community for men who make a significant contribution in the following categories:
- Sports
- Research
- Community
- Teaching
- Media
How to apply
- Applications can be submitted via this form before midnight on 19th November.
- Applications are welcome from nominators and self-nominators alike.
- Applications will be judged only in the category for which they have been submitted and can be applied in one category only.
- Supporting evidence including links to websites, media articles, letters of endorsement will be accepted and not included in the total word count.
Learn more or nominate someone by Tuesday, 19th November here.
*Blog updated 14th November*