With so many young people leading projects in their communities, the Next Gen Awards have been created as an opportunity to showcase our next generation of young innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders across the country. Over the duration of our shortlisting process, our panel of judges have shortlisted applicants who have demonstrated outstanding innovations, 21st-century skills, leadership, and education in their local communities. The Next Gen National Awards Ceremony has been designed to recognise all of our Next Gen Award finalists, and showcase one winner for each award category.

The Next Gen Awards 2024 saw over 100 young changemakers and innovative educators from across the country nominating, and after a rigorous judging process, three finalists will be announced for each of our six award categories on our upcoming masterclass. Join us in person or online for our National Awards Ceremony to hear from each of our finalists as they share the impactful projects they're leading in their school communities, before we announce our Next Gen winners for 2024!

The evening is open to attend for the broader community and will feature plenty of networking opportunities, inspirational guest speakers, and many opportunities to connect and collaborate with like-minded young innovators!

Schedule Of Events:

5pm | Attendee Arrival & Registration

5pm - 6pm | Networking & Refreshments

6pm - 6:10pm | Official Welcoming From The Master Of Ceremonies, Scott Millar

6:10pm - 6:30pm | Scott Millar Keynote

6:30 - 6:40pm | Dream Team Of The Year

6:40 - 6:50pm | Young Leader Of The Year

6:50 - 7:00pm | Next Gen Of The Year

6:10 - 6:30pm | IMPACTFUL Connections: Designing for Business, Life, and Learning | Gemma Alker, Director Of Innovation Central

7:20 - 7:30pm | Young Innovator Of The Year

7:30 - 7:40pm | Innovative Educator Of The Year

7:40 - 7:50pm | Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

7:50 - 8:00pm | Closing Remarks

Guest Speakers:

IMPACTFUL Connections: Designing for Business, Life, and Learning | Gemma Alker, Director Of Innovation Central
In today’s fast-paced world, success hinges on the connections we create. This keynote explores how intentional relationship-building can spark innovation, fuel personal growth, and drive business success. Learn practical strategies for forging impactful connections that elevate your entrepreneurial journey, enhance collaboration, and enrich both your personal and professional life.

Master Of Ceremonies:

Scott Millar | Scott Millar is a business leader, keynote speaker, and generational consultant on a mission to help organisations navigate the ever changing future of work. Launching his business in early high school, Scott has spent the past 10 years working with young professionals and business leaders around the world to explore how technology and innovation are changing the way we live, work, and learn. As one of Australia's top 30 business leaders under 30 years of age, Queensland’s Young Small Business Leader, APAC's Inspiring Youth Leader, two-time TEDx Speaker, and LGBT advocate, Scott is passionate about inspiring others to seize opportunities in their digital world.

Meet Our Judges:
To find out more about the Next Gen National Award Judges, head to: www.bopindustries.com/next-gen-judges

Key Details:

Date: Wednesday the 16th of October 2024

Location: The Precinct, Level 2/315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006

Parking & Transport: There is easy access to public transport and metered parking located inside the Fortitude Valley train station, which is a short walk from The Precinct.

Join us in celebrating the Young Entrepreneurs, Young Innovators, Young Leaders, Innovative Educators, Generation Zs, and Generation Alphas of 2024.

The Next Gen National Awards Ceremony has been made possible thanks to Bond University Transformer, The Fogarty Foundation, ConocoPhillips Australia Pacific LNG, and BOP Industries. You can support us by supporting them!