Sensis is searching for Hobart’s Community Star to feature on the cover of next year’s Yellow Pages® and White Pages® directory.

Year on year, the Yellow Pages® and White Pages® Community Project showcases local residents who are achieving above and beyond expectations through innovative initiatives that help their community thrive.

The theme for next year’s books, Australian Stars Rising Above, celebrates up and coming Australians who are making positive changes in their community. They could be young entrepreneurs championing a new idea, people achieving big things beyond their years, mentors supporting local talent or young people who are an inspiration to their peers. The main criteria – these rising stars are using their success to give back!

Sensis is searching for residents from Hobart and surrounding areas to be next year’s Community Star, honoured on the cover of the Yellow Pages® and White Pages® directory for their ongoing commitment to their home town.

White Pages® Product Manager Sarah Simpson said locals actively committed to improving their town are examples of the type of people who could be nominated.

“Sensis is looking to highlight Hobart’s rising stars. There’s been a lot of talk about Gen Y and Z shying away from responsibility, but we’ve found younger generations are realising volunteering isn’t just for the retired, they are giving back to their communities and using their influence to help others just as much as the generations before them,” Ms Simpson said.

“We’re calling on the Hobart community to nominate a worthy local who epitomises what the Community Project is all about, someone who is working hard to make positive changes and create brighter futures for locals.”

People can nominate their local hero via the following channels:
• Visit www.whitepages.com.au and fill in the nominations form
• Like White Pages® Australia on Facebook and complete the nominations form
• Email [email protected]
• Direct message @Whitepages_au
• Fax your nominations to 03 8416 6880 or
• Post your nominations to Australian Stars Rising Above, Locked Bag 6501, South Yarra, VIC, 3141.

The nominated Community Star/s must have contributed to their community in one of the following ways:
• They give back in innovative ways – whether it’s through a sustainable product, giving part of the proceeds of their business back to the community or their business is completely oriented to helping their community thrive
• They are recognised locally for offering advice and support to people in their community, including mentoring another person to help them achieve a goal or creating employment opportunities
• They are using their business stature to enact positive change in their local community
• They have created tools/resources to assist others in pursuing greatness
• They regularly donate their time to help others
• Initiated programs/activities to help the community

Nominations close on 24 October 2014. Shortlisted nominees will be contacted by Sensis or its agency. The Community Star will be selected by a panel of judges.

Did you know? The previous local people to appear on the Hobart Yellow Pages® and White Pages® covers were:

2013/14: South Hobart neuroscientists Dr Cathy Blizzard is featured on the cover under the theme Keeping Our Communities Healthy. Cathy was recognised for her work revolutionising the way acquired brain injuries will be treated worldwide in the future.

2012/13: Bruny Island resident Robert Pennicott featured on the cover under the theme A Helping Hand, The Aussie Way. Robert was recognised for his work in helping protect Tasmania’s coastline and support people in need through his fundraising efforts.

2011/12: Liila Hass features on the current cover under the theme Australians Creating a Better Future. Liila is recognised for her work helping Tasmania transition towards a sustainable future as chairperson and founder of not-for-profit group Future Tasmania and as co-founder of support group Vegetarian Tasmania.
Pammy Kokoras Account Executive PR Edge