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Minister’s Planning Awards 2021 Guidelines for Awards
Contents
Guidelines for Awards ................................................................................................................................................ 2
1. The Minister’s Planning Award (thesis/research) .................................................................................... 2
2. The Minister’s Planning Award (set topic) ................................................................................................ 4
(2) Set Topic – Conversations about growth and change .............................................................................4
3. The Minister’s Planning Award (set topic) ................................................................................................ 5
(3) Set Topic – Advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and tradition ..............5
4. Female Student in Planning Award (university nomination only) .......................................................... 7
Guidelines for Awards 2021 1Guidelines for Awards
1. The Minister’s Planning Award (thesis/research)
The Minister’s Planning Award, in one form or another, has been presented each year since 1989. The award is
presented to a Queensland university student whose thesis or major final year research project is considered to
be innovative, practical, original and contributes significantly to the creation of well-planned communities that are
prosperous, resilient and sustainable.
The following universities can nominate students, or students from the following universities can nominate
themselves for this award:
• The University of Queensland
• Queensland University of Technology
• Griffith University
• James Cook University
• Bond University
• University of Southern Queensland
• University of the Sunshine Coast.
Award
One overall award is presented to an outstanding student with one highly commended runner up also recognised.
The winner will be someone whose thesis or major final year research project is considered to contribute
significantly to the creation of well-planned communities that are prosperous, resilient and sustainable.
This could be projects which:
• help deliver healthier, safer and more inclusive communities
• enable more transparency in Queensland’s planning framework
• encourage more community participation in Queensland’s planning framework.
The winner will receive a $2,000 cash prize.
The winner’s work and the highly commended runner up’s work will feature as part of a publication recognising and
showcasing the most outstanding talent from 2021 Minister’s Planning Awards program.
Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday 24 September 2021.
Assessment criteria
Weighted Criteria Weighting
Addressing a contemporary planning problem or opportunity: The subject matter 60%
should be innovative and address a potential response to a contemporary planning
problem or opportunity to ensure communities are well-planned, prosperous, resilient and
sustainable.
Practicality: The thesis or project illustrates how it can be implemented or research can 20%
be used to ensure delivery of communities that are prosperous, resilient and sustainable.
It should be practical to the work of planning practitioners.
Readability: The argument is presented logically and clearly, assessed from the point of 20%
view of a planning practitioner.
Guidelines for Awards 2021 2Mandatory Criteria
Original work: The thesis or project is the student's original work, except for any permitted third-party material,
and has not been published elsewhere.
Permitted third-party material: The thesis or project does not include any third-party material unless it is
appropriately used, acknowledged and referenced in accordance with standard academic practice and copyright
law.
Guidelines for Awards 2021 32. The Minister’s Planning Award (set topic)
The Minister’s Planning Award (set topic) is a new award open to both third and fourth-year students from
eligible universities. A contemporary planning topic for this award is set annually by the Department of State
Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
The following universities can nominate students, or students from the following universities can nominate
themselves for this award:
• The University of Queensland
• Queensland University of Technology
• Griffith University
• James Cook University
• Bond University
• University of Southern Queensland
• University of the Sunshine Coast.
The piece of work nominated for this award does not need to be part of university studies, as long as it meets the
entry criteria.
(2) Set Topic – Conversations about growth and change
How can planners have more effective conversations with communities about growth and change?
Context:
• Community views on growth and change can often be in opposition to planning policies that aim for the
sustainable and responsible management of growth.
• As Queensland continues to grow and change, there is a need for planners to be equipped with a clear and
coordinated approach for holding conversations with the community.
• Communities remain key stakeholders in the planning process, however as community groups evolve and
embrace technology there is a risk that planners will be left out of the conversation.
• Planners have a responsibility to clearly articulate why decisions are being made and the benefits that
underpin Queensland’s growth management policies, such as providing housing diversity through
consolidation of existing urban areas.
• Exploring new and innovative approaches to communicating with the community provides the opportunity
to broaden community awareness about planning, and ultimately ensure Queensland’s planning policies
are understood and informed by a broad cross section of the community.
Award
One overall award is presented to an outstanding student with one highly commended runner up also recognised.
The winner will be someone who has submitted a 2000-word essay, and 250-word summary, on the set topic.
The award is intended to publicly recognise innovative and practical approaches to real problems.
The winner will be offered a four-week paid internship with the department, subject to the department’s standard
engagement conditions and criteria.
The winner’s work and the highly commended runner up’s work will feature as part of a publication recognising and
showcasing the most outstanding talent from 2021 Minister’s Planning Awards program.
Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday 24 September 2021.
Guidelines for Awards 2021 4Assessment criteria
Weighted Criteria Weighting
Addressing a contemporary planning problem or opportunity: The subject matter 60%
should be innovative and address a potential response to a contemporary planning
problem or opportunity to ensure communities are well-planned, prosperous, resilient and
sustainable.
Practicality: The essay illustrates how it can be implemented or research can be used to 20%
ensure delivery of communities that are prosperous, resilient and sustainable. It should be
practical to the work of planning practitioners.
Readability: The argument is presented logically and clearly, assessed from the point of 20%
view of a planning practitioner.
Mandatory Criteria
Original work: The essay is the student's original work, except for any permitted third-party material, and has
not been published elsewhere.
Permitted third-party material: The essay does not include any third-party material unless it is appropriately
used, acknowledged and referenced in accordance with standard academic practice and copyright law.
3. The Minister’s Planning Award (set topic)
The Minister’s Planning Award (set topic) is a new award open to all undergraduate students from eligible
universities. A contemporary planning topic for this award is set annually by the Department of State Development,
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
The following universities can nominate students, or students from the following universities can nominate
themselves for this award:
• The University of Queensland
• Queensland University of Technology
• Griffith University
• James Cook University
• Bond University
• University of Southern Queensland
• University of the Sunshine Coast.
The piece of work nominated for this award does not need to be part of university studies, as long as it meets the
entry criteria.
(3) Set Topic – Advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
knowledge, culture and tradition
Identify a particular place of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander significance (in terms of knowledge, culture or
tradition) and outline how you would engage with the relevant peoples in order to represent the significance of this
place in land use planning.
Context:
• The Queensland Government is committed to giving stronger recognition to the interests of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples’ in the land use planning system.
Guidelines for Awards 2021 5• The Planning Act 2016 acknowledges the importance of valuing, protecting and promoting Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and tradition.
• Guidance was released in September 2019 to assist local governments draft local planning schemes.
• Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities is a long-term
approach. Ongoing conversations help build relationships and improve knowledge and understanding
about how planning can promote and/or protect knowledge, culture and tradition.
• Planners need to know what comprises ‘knowledge, culture and tradition’, who has that information and
how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be meaningfully involved in planning.
• What ‘knowledge, culture and tradition’ means will be different for different communities and individuals
since there will be different protocols and traditions. In addition, some communities may wish to ‘promote’
while others may wish to ‘protect’ this knowledge, culture and tradition.
• This is applicable to all local governments in Queensland, but the response is not ‘one size fits all’.
Award
One overall award is presented to an outstanding student with one highly commended runner up also recognised.
The winner will be someone who has submitted a 2000-word essay, and 250-word summary, on the set topic.
The award is intended to publicly recognise innovative and practical approaches to real problems.
The winner will be offered a four-week paid internship with the department, subject to the department’s standard
engagement conditions and criteria.
The winner’s work and the highly commended runner up’s work will feature as part of a publication recognising and
showcasing the most outstanding talent from 2021 Minister’s Planning Awards program.
Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday 24 September 2021.
Assessment criteria
Weighted Criteria Weighting
Addressing a contemporary planning problem or opportunity: The subject matter 60%
should be innovative and address a potential response to a contemporary planning
problem or opportunity to ensure communities are well-planned, prosperous, resilient and
sustainable.
Practicality: The essay illustrates how it can be implemented or research can be used to 20%
ensure delivery of communities that are prosperous, resilient and sustainable. It should be
practical to the work of planning practitioners.
Readability: The argument is presented logically and clearly, assessed from the point of 20%
view of a planning practitioner.
Mandatory Criteria
Original work: The essay is the student's original work, except for any permitted third-party material, and has
not been published elsewhere.
Permitted third-party material: The essay does not include any third-party material unless it is appropriately
used, acknowledged and referenced in accordance with standard academic practice and copyright law.
Guidelines for Awards 2021 64. Female Student in Planning Award (university nomination
only)
The Female Student in Planning Award will be presented to one female university undergraduate (third or
fourth-year) recognised as being an outstanding student.
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning invites universities to nominate
up to three students for consideration.
The following universities can nominate students for this award:
• The University of Queensland
• Queensland University of Technology
• Griffith University
• James Cook University
• Bond University
• University of Southern Queensland
• University of the Sunshine Coast.
The award is only open to university nomination — students may not nominate themselves for this award.
Award
One award will be presented to a female student who meets the criteria outlined below.
The winner will be chosen based on a rationale (1000 words maximum) submitted by their university that
addresses the assessment criteria.
The winner will be offered a four-week paid internship with the department, subject to the department’s standard
engagement conditions and criteria.
The award is intended to:
• encourage and champion women into the profession with the aim to ultimately take leadership positions
and increase the number of women in planning
• give students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the state’s role and contribution to planning
early in their career
• strengthen links between universities and the department.
The winner will feature as part of a publication recognising and showcasing the most outstanding talent from 2021
Minister’s Planning Awards program.
Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday 24 September 2021.
Assessment
This award will be given to a female student who displays one of more of the following characteristics:
Criteria
Outstanding results in the study of planning at undergraduate level during the current academic year (2021).
Involved in a planning student association that is enhancing the experience of planning students at the
university.
Overcome personal hardship or adversity to achieve excellence in academic studies.
Shows promise of high achievement in the planning field.
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