General Eligibility

• Nominees must reside in Queensland
• Awards will not be granted posthumously
• Self-nominations will not be accepted
• Nominees must be at least 16 years of age on 6 June of the Awards year
• Sitting local, state and federal government elected members and current vice-regal officers are not eligible
• Retired politicians and vice-regal officers will be considered for work undertaken in addition to their official duties
• Groups of people or couples will not normally be eligible, though in exceptional cases the selection panels reserve the right to consider such nominations
• A person needs only one nomination to be considered; additional nominations do not influence the selection process
• The Queensland Day Local Legends nomination should include, in no more than 100 words, information such as:
  • how the nominee goes above and beyond in their communities
  • how they embody the values and spirit of Queensland
  • how they have made a lasting impact through their community involvement or acts of kindness and selflessness
  • how they have made a difference in their community to improve the lives of others