2027 Tasmanian LiFE Awards
LiFE – Living is for Everyone
The Tasmanian LiFE Awards proudly celebrate 22 years of recognising and acknowledging the individuals, organisations and communities making a difference in suicide prevention across Tasmania.
The Tasmanian LiFE (Living is For Everyone) Awards recognise the individuals, workplaces, organisations and communities making a positive difference in suicide prevention across Tasmania. This includes the important work happening across prevention, intervention and postvention (support after a suicide).
For 22 years, the Awards have provided an opportunity to acknowledge the compassion, courage, commitment and dedication of those who are helping to build hope, strengthen connections, reduce stigma, encourage conversations and ensure people can access the support they need.
They are also an opportunity to say thank you, shine a light on the meaningful work that can often happen quietly behind the scenes, and recognise the many different ways people contribute to suicide prevention in their communities.
Every contribution matters, and every nomination helps share the stories of those making a difference and inspire others to get involved.
Winners in each category will also be automatically nominated for the National LiFE Awards.
Nominations:
Nominations are open to individuals, workplaces, organisations and community groups across Tasmania. This includes people making a difference in paid or volunteer roles, as well as those whose contributions may happen quietly behind the scenes.
If you or someone you know has made a positive contribution to suicide prevention, we encourage you to nominate them (or yourself) in one of the award categories.
Contributions to suicide prevention take many forms, including community projects, workplace initiatives, advocacy, creative projects, research, policy, lived experience and personal acts of courage.
Anyone making a positive contribution across prevention, intervention or postvention (support for people, families and communities after a suicide) is encouraged to be nominated.
Eligibility:
A few things to keep in mind when submitting a nomination:
- Previous winners: Can be nominated again after one year has passed (e.g. a 2026 winner can be nominated again in 2028).
- Different contributions: After one year a previous winner can be nominated for a substantially different project, campaign or initiative.
- Previous nominees: Those who were nominated but did not win can be nominated again for the 2027 Tasmanian LiFE Awards.
- One category per year: Each person, organisation or group can only be nominated in one category each year.
Nomination Categories:
There are Six LiFE Award Categories
Do you know someone making a real difference to people and communities impacted by suicide?
They might:
- support people experiencing suicidal thoughts
- help build stronger, more resilient communities
- advocate for better services and supports
Do you know a young Tasmanian, aged 25 or under, making a difference in suicide prevention?
This award celebrates young Tasmanians whose passion and ideas strengthen suicide prevention across the state. They might do this through paid work, volunteering, community involvement, advocacy or lived experience.
They might:
- lead by example and support others
- raise awareness and encourage open conversations about suicide and mental health
- speak up for better services
- help reduce stigma and build connection
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Do you know a community or group working together to prevent suicide?
A community can be any group that comes together to make a difference. This includes sporting clubs, hobby groups, community groups and local neighbourhoods. That might be a community plan, bringing people together, or creating space for conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. This award recognises communities that take practical action.
They might:
- create a community plan for wellbeing and suicide prevention
- run activities that bring people together
- start conversations about mental health and suicide prevention
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Do you know someone making a difference for Tasmanians who are more impacted by suicide?
This award recognises individuals, organisations and community groups working to improve access to support, remove barriers and provide inclusive, culturally responsive care for Tasmanians who may need additional or tailored support and are disproportionately affected by suicide.
They might:
- find gaps in services and develop solutions
- remove barriers to support
- improve access and promote inclusion
- provide culturally responsive support
- speak up for people who need extra or tailored support
Proudly Sponsored by:
Do you know someone developing new approaches or research to improve suicide prevention?
This award recognises individuals and groups developing innovative ideas, creative approaches and research that respond to emerging needs, strengthen suicide prevention and build knowledge of what works across Tasmania.
They might:
- try new ways to prevent or respond to suicide
- find creative ways to meet new community needs
- carry out research that helps us understand what works
Do you know a workplace making a real difference to mental wellbeing and suicide prevention?
This award recognises workplaces that create mentally safe environments, build staff confidence to notice when someone needs support, and encourage open conversations.
This award recognises workplaces that:
- create mentally safe places to work
- give staff the skills and confidence to notice when someone needs support
- make sure people know how to respond and where to get help
- encourage open conversations and take meaningful action
Proudly Sponsored by:
How are nominations assessed:
Each nomination will be carefully reviewed by a panel of three independent judges, who will consider the following:
- Contribution: What the nominee does in their role or roles and the work they undertake to support suicide prevention.
- Personal qualities: The values, skills, compassion and commitment they bring to their contribution.
- Impact: The positive difference their work makes to suicide prevention and the lives of individuals and communities across Tasmania.
How to submit a nomination:
Putting forward a nomination is easy. Simply follow these steps:
1. Choose a category – Choose the award category that best reflects the contribution your nominee has made to suicide prevention.
2. Complete the online nomination form – Answer the questions about your nominee and their contribution. Be sure to provide examples that help the judging panel understand the difference they have made.
3. Include a photo – Please include a clear, high-resolution photo of your nominee with your nomination. Photos may be used on the TSPCN website, social media and other promotional materials. If other people appear in the photo, please ensure you have their permission for their image to be shared.
4. Submit your nomination – Nominations close on the 22nd of January 2027.
If you are unable to upload a photo with your nomination or need assistance with the nomination process, please email the TSPCN at tspcn@reltas.com.au, and we will be happy to help.
Tips for a strong nomination:
Help the judging panel understand why your nominee deserves recognition by:
- Be specific: Give examples of what the nominee has done and the positive difference their contribution has made.
- Keep it concise: Focus on the key activities and achievements. Dot points are welcome.
- Focus on what has happened: Include work that has been completed or is underway, rather than future plans.
- Show the impact: Explain how their contribution has supported individuals, strengthened communities or improved suicide prevention.
- Highlight going above and beyond: If your nominee is in a paid role, explain how their contribution goes beyond their usual job responsibilities.
The 2027 Tasmanian LiFE Awards Dinner:
The 2027 Tasmanian LiFE Awards will be recognised at a special dinner on Wednesday 17th of March 2027 at The Boathouse Center, Launceston.
Nominees and guests will be warmly invited to attend the evening, where we will acknowledge the people, organisations and communities making a difference in suicide prevention across Tasmania. We would love to see as many nominees as possible join us to share in the occasion and have their contributions recognised.
If a nominee is unable to attend, they are welcome to arrange for a guest to attend on their behalf.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, each category winner will receive a $1,500 cash prize to put towards training, events, research or resources that support suicide prevention, intervention or postvention.
Previous winners have used their prize to deliver community training, bring guest speakers to Tasmania, host World Suicide Prevention Day events and attend national conferences.
What happens next:
After your nomination has been submitted, the Suicide Prevention Team will contact the nominee to confirm they accept the nomination in the 2027 Tasmanian LiFE Awards.
If you are nominating yourself, you don’t need to do anything further.
Once your nomination is complete, the Suicide Prevention Team will email you with an invitation for the nominee and a guest to register to attend the 2027 Tasmanian LiFE Awards Dinner.
Stay connected:
Keep up to date with the TSPCN and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
You can also join the TSPCN. Membership is free and provides access to our quarterly newsletter, updates, information, meetings and opportunities to connect with others working in suicide prevention across Tasmania.
Need help or have questions?
If you have any questions, need assistance with your nomination or would like more information about the 2027 Tasmanian LiFE Awards, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Suicide Prevention Team.
We’re always happy to help!
Email: tspcn@reltas.com.au
Phone: 1300 364 277
