To be eligible for the Everyday Heroes Awards, the nominated person must be over 18 and a government employee/volunteer (Local/State/Federal) residing in Queensland or be employed in a in a job that is principally concerned with administration of justice and protection of life/property.

To be eligible for the Young Everyday Heroes Award, the nominee must be aged 12 to 17 and reside in Queensland.

Eligibility criteria

Any member of the public can put forward a nominee for the QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards, including one for themselves, providing they are eligible for the awards.

The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards is a great opportunity to say thank you to someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help your community. 

It is a chance to shine the spotlight on the great work of the unsung heroes in our community who deserve recognition for their efforts.

The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards are in their fourth year and were launched as part of QBANK’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2014.

Five category winners will each receive $1,000 cash deposited into a QBANK account and $1,000 donated to their charity of choice.

The Young Everyday Heroes Award winner will receive a $500 bursary to assist with training and development.