Jonas Kreveld Award

Jonas Kreveld Award

Who can I nominate for the Jonas Kreveld Award?

In reviewing the nominations, the Committee's objective is to award the Jonas Kreveld Award to:

The most deserving Dutch or Australian person with a background in business who has made, or is making, an outstanding contribution to the Dutch community in Victoria.

This contribution may take many different forms, including:

  • social service and charitable work for the benefit of those of Dutch descent;
  • the promotion of cultural ties and the promotion of business relationships between Australia and The Netherlands.

How do I submit a nomination?

Please use the 'Nomination' page to fill out details about yourself and the person you are nominating. We also ask you to give some examples of specific contribution(s) the nominee has made and how they benefited the Dutch community, or the community in general. It is important to explain why you feel that the nominee's achievements deserve special recognition.

When and where should I submit my nomination?

Please send your nomination to the Jonas Kreveld Award Committee, c/o the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia (NCCA), PO Box 6232, St Kilda Road Central, MELBOURNE VIC 8008 no later than 15th September of each year.

Who will review the nominations and select a winner?

The Jonas Kreveld Award Committee ("the Committee") will meet regularly to consider all nominations and select a winner. The Committee represents a cross-section of the Dutch community in Victoria and will review all nominations, where necessary checking details with referees provided by you. The Committee is chaired by NCCA Board Member Kees van Duyn and includes representatives from the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, the Erasmus Foundation and DutchCare.

Why do I have to provide referees?

We ask you to provide the names and addresses of a minimum of two referees who are in a position to comment directly on the nominee. This will help the Committee to verify information and assess which nominee is the most deserving.

Are nominations confidential?

Yes, and it is very important that the person you nominate does not know about it.

What happens next?

Once the Committee has decided on a winner, the recipient of the Award will be advised of the offer of an award. Nominators are also advised of the outcome of their nomination. The Jonas Kreveld Award will be presented at the Orange Ball: that is held in October of each year.

Where can I get more information?

Contact NCCA by phone on (03) 9530 2331 and 0419 113 447 or email email link