Everald Compton Community Champion Medal
An unforgettable evening with Minister for Health & Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler MP and a video appearance by former Prime Minister John Howard AC
The Everald Compton Community Champion Medal is a prestigious award recognising unsung heroes among older Australians. It honours National Seniors Australia’s founding father, Everald Compton, and his outstanding contribution to the community, while celebrating everyday champions ‘turning grey into gold’ through grassroots experience and selfless service.
The award reflects NSA’s values of fairness, excellence and respect – qualities embodied by Everald himself. Pictured is 2024 recipient Wayne Sticher with Everald.
The event will feature a keynote address from the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler MP, and a personal video message from Australia’s second longest-serving leader, former Prime Minister John Howard AC. Together with Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann MP, Federal Member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie MP, and the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year, Brother Thomas Oliver (Olly) Pickett AM, we will honour remarkable seniors making extraordinary contributions to their communities.
Nominations closed Wednesday 22 April. The award will be announced on 10 June 2026.
Impact on Community
The medal recognises an individual who has been a strong advocate for their community. Someone who has enriched and made a significant and measurable contribution to the well-being of their community.
Intergenerational
The medal will recognise a connector of older and younger generations, promoting the positive value of intergenerational unity.
Leadership & Inspiration
The individual has inspired others to engage in issues important in their community. This includes demonstrating generosity, philanthropy, and a commitment to volunteerism. Leadership can be demonstrated through organising community initiatives, leading advocacy campaigns, or being a role model in the community.
Community Involvement & Collaboration
The individual has actively engaged with the community and fostered collaborative efforts. This can include partnerships with other organisations, diverse community groups, or governmental bodies.
Inclusivity & Accessibility
The nominee’s work promotes inclusivity, ensuring that programs or initiatives are accessible to all seniors, regardless of their background, ability, or economic status.
Dementia & Mental Health
In recognition of the prevalence and impact of dementia and mental health conditions, this category has been included to acknowledge an individual who has helped to provide care and / or support to an individual, or their loved ones effected by dementia or a mental health condition. Or, who has provided support through research or philanthropic endeavours.
Please note that the nominee is not required to meet all the listed criteria to be considered for this honour. The judging panel will consider a diverse range of contributions and qualities, recognising that excellence manifests in many different ways.
Please note: the medal presentation ceremony and dinner is a FREE event for invitees.
Nominees must be aged 50 years or older
Self-nominations will not be accepted
Nominees must be Australian residents but do not need to be Australian citizens
Awards will not be granted posthumously
Nominees do not need to meet all of the judging criteria
Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years
Nominations Open
2 December 2025
