Financial Capability Worker Award
This award is for an Affiliate member of FCVic working as a financial capability worker (or similar role) who has provided outstanding service to a client, client group or group program regarding financial literacy.
About the Financial Capability Worker Award
New in 2026, the Financial Capability Worker Award recognises an FCVic member’s achievements in financial literacy and capability.
The award celebrates excellence in the design or delivery of financial capability programs, innovative approaches to community education, and meaningful outcomes that empower people to make informed financial decisions and build long-term financial wellbeing.
Past recipients of the
Rising Star Award
2025 – Megan Grimshaw
2024 – Michael Hartnett
2023 – Jacqui Scott
2022 – Dean Oakley & Sarah Duane
2020 – Tammy Cross
2019 – Kylie McLoughlin
2018 – Issam Alameh
2017 – Susan Orchard
2016 – Bronwyn Seiter
2015 – Julie Barrow
Nomination process
Nominations are now open for the Rising Star Award.
Closing date for nominations:
Nominations close at 11.59PM on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Award presentation:
The award is presented at the annual FCVic Gala Awards Event.
The 2026 FCVic Gala Awards event will be held on Thursday, 8 October.
Nominations
Nominations for the Financial Capability Worker Award are currently closed.
Award presentation:
The award is presented at the annual FCVic Gala Awards Event.
Criteria and selection
Nominations are assessed by an independent Awards Selection Panel appointed by the FCVic Board. Each nomination is considered on its merits against the award criteria below. The weighting assigned to each criterion indicates its relative importance in the overall assessment. The Panel will consider the quality of the evidence provided, the significance of the nominee’s contribution, and the demonstrated impact of their achievements.
| Criterion | Weight |
| Excellence in financial capability service delivery | 30% |
| Impact for clients or participants | 30% |
| Client-centred and inclusive practice | 20% |
| Initiative and contribution | 20% |
When preparing your nomination, focus on providing specific examples that demonstrate the nominee’s achievements and the impact of their contribution. Strong nominations describe what the nominee did, why it was significant, and the difference it made, rather than relying on general praise or personal opinion.
Nominations are assessed on the information provided. The Panel is not required to seek additional information or clarification.
The Panel, at their discretion and subject to eligibility, may reallocate nominations to a different award category where they determine the nominee better fits another category. The Panel can choose not to confer an award if they deem that no nominees meet the criteria.
The Panel will provide recommendations for the awards on a confidential basis to the FCVic Board. The awards recommended by the Panel will be considered by the Board for ratification. If a recommendation is not ratified the award will not be conferred. The Board’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.