Dispute Resolution Project of the Year

Submission Guidelines

All submissions are to be completed on the online form available and address each question for the relevant award category. Answers to each submission question are limited to 250 words.

Each submission is to be accompanied by two written references from an independent third party in support of the submission. Other supporting documentation that is directly relevant to the submission (i.e. media coverage, statistics) may be provided and should be clearly referenced in the submission.

All submissions are treated in the strictest confidence. Access to submissions is restricted to ADC personnel administering the awards and the judging panel only.

Submission dates

All answers and supporting materials are to be uploaded by the closing date for submission at 5.00pm AEDT on 15 February 2024.


Submission Questions

This award recognises the achievements of teams or individuals that have demonstrated excellence and innovation in the provision of alternative dispute resolution strategies to assist organisations or communities to achieve outcomes in more effectively resolving disputes. It is open to all Australian based dispute resolution projects.

Criteria: Nominees will be judged on responses to the following:

  1. Detail outstanding work over the past 12 months that demonstrates excellence and innovation in the area of alternative dispute resolution.
  2. How have you managed project implementation and what skills have you used to ensure effective delivery?
  3. How has your project benefited the organisation or community?

Submission Form

* All fields must be completed