ARA Young Retailer of the Year
Retail is the largest employer of young people in Australia and the future of the industry is driven by the enthusiasm and spirit of our young employees. Retailing can provide an excellent career track for young Australians and the ARA believes positive role models can provide impetus for our youth to consider a retail career, ultimately assisting recruitment to the sector. This award showcases the achievements, skills and spirit of young people (under the age of 25) working in the retail sector.
The ARA Young Retailer of the Year will be awarded in each state. State winners will then vie for the National ARA Young Retailer of the Year Award.
So, you’d like to nominate for ARA Young Retailer of the Year. Here’s what you have to do.
For more information email us.
ARA Young Retailer of the Year – Submission Criteria
1. Professional Achievements
List business and career achievements to date. Outline the nature, extent and contribution to retailing. Describe any initiatives developed and implemented that are directly attributed to the candidate. Tell us about the candidate’s successes and how they’ve been recognised.
2. Personal and Community Achievements
Provide an insight into the candidate’s life and lifestyle away from retailing. Detail any community involvement, social interests and any sports, pastimes or hobbies the candidate participates in or supports. How is balance achieved between retailing and personal life?
3. Future Objectives
What professional or personal development is the candidate undertaking? Is the candidate active in retail training and education? What operational goals does the candidate have and what does the candidate expect to achieve in retailing?
4. Leadership
What is the candidate’s approach to leadership, and what management style does the candidate use to get the best out of others? Use examples to illustrate the practical application of leadership philosophy in the areas of decision making, diversity, delegation, communication and staff motivation.
The submission must also include:
- A brief resume outlining career achievements and initiatives.
- A one hundred word profile to be used in promotional activities.
- An electronic photo for publicity purposes and a company logo.
- A statement declaring why the candidate believes they deserve recognition as the ARA Young Retailer of the Year 2008.
- Copies of testimonials, reference letters, and any other material supporting the submission (originals cannot be returned).
- Additional information which is significant, relevant and supportive of the candidacy may be included; however the finished submission must be presented on A4 paper, unbound and no longer than 5000 words.
Submission Delivery Requirements
The submission and the supporting documentation should be sent to:
Australian Retailers Association
Level 10, 136 Exhibition Street
Melbourne 3000
Please Include:
- 1 x original copy of submission
- 2 x additional copies of your submission
- 1 x copy of your submission on CD including your photo and company logo
Please Note:
- Photos must be 300dpi JPEG format
- Company logo in JPEG format
Who is eligible for ARA Young Retailer of the Year?
The recipient of the ARA Young Retailer of the Year award must be:
- 25 years or younger
- Employed by an ARA member (To find out if you’re an ARA member call 1300 368 041 and ask to speak to our membership team)
Judges retain the right to contact the entrant or referees to discuss the entry and no implication should be made if indeed this happens. Judges also retain the right not to award in this category.
National and state winners will be announced at the National Retail Forum and Expo in Melbourne from 11 - 12 August 2009.
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