The awards were launched in 2009 and are designed to unearth three community treasurers who fulfil the duties of ensuring good financial management, financial governance and financial outcomes.
The awards will be presented in three categories:
- Small organisation with an annual income of less than $100,000 per annum
- Medium organisation with an annual income of $100,000–$1 million per annum
- Large organisation with an annual income of more than $1 million per annum.
The winner in each category will win $5,000 for their organisation as well as $5,000 worth of tools and training.