Mentor Program

Recognising that Victoria has a number of industry leaders, the Victorian Tourism Awards Unit has enlisted the support of former Judges and Hall of Fame winners to continue the successful Mentor Program. This group of experienced people is willing to volunteer their time and expertise to assist operators with advice and guidance about preparing a quality Tourism Awards online submission.

The Mentor Program is available for business and individual categories.  This year we have a mentor that can work specifically with people who want to lodge a submission in the Individual Categories.

Applications for the Mentor Program are for experienced entrants only and will be accepted until 30 May 2012.

Process for businesses registered in the Mentor Program

1. The Mentor will contact you directly to arrange a suitable meeting date and time. View the VTA mentors.
2. 24 hours prior, each meeting will be reconfirmed by the Mentor.
3. All support from the Mentor will cease by 27 July 2012. 
   Online Business submissions are due by Friday 10 August 2012 at 4.00pm.
4. The Mentor Program is coordinated by Kristina Burke at Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC).  If you have any queries, please email Kristina -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
5. You MUST complete a Nomination Form before you complete the Mentor Program Application Form. (experienced entrants only) 
   This is available at  (To be provided shortly)
6. Mentor Program Application Form

Policy Commitment

The Victorian Tourism Awards has a confidentiality policy. The information requested via the Mentor Program Application Form has been gathered for the exclusive purpose of managing the Victorian Tourism Awards Mentor Program and may be viewed bythe Awards Unit staff and Mentors. Mentors are required to sign a detailed Confidentiality Agreement prior to working with a Mentee. The Mentors are separate from, and have no influence over, the Victorian Tourism Awards Judging Panel.

In addition, it is a policy of the Mentor Panel not to accept gratuities, gifts etc.