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Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Judges in for a busy time!

“Now that nominations for the 2014 Awards have closed,”  National Awards Manager, Glyn Taylor said “our attention is now focused on the judging phase and there is no doubt that given the outstanding number of high calibre nominations, the judges face a significant challenge to find the winners.”

Nominations for the each of the six Awards Categories of the 2014 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards opened in June and once again nominations represent a diversity of Kiwi ingenuity and endeavour. “We invited people to share their stories of inspirational Kiwis and that is exactly what they have done” said Taylor “In the last week or so there has been serious support for Team NZ which, given that the events in San Francisco brought the nation together in such a dramatic way, is not surprising if not a little unique for our Awards. Those events aside, we are excited and very happy with the high quality of nominations received and extend a huge thank you to those who have taken the time to complete the nomination process”

Judging will be completed by independent judging panels and will commence over the next two weeks with the first winners of the Kiwibank Local Heroes being announced at 9 regional presentation ceremonies commencing in Tauranga on November 18.

New Zealanders were invited to nominate an individual or a community organisation in one or more of the following six categories:-

Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year
Honouring the inspirational achievements of a remarkable person

Sanitarium Innovator of the Year
Recognising the individuals whose discovery, research or inventions are driving our country forward.

Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year
Recognising over 60s making a positive contribution to the nation

Coca-Cola Amatil Young New Zealander of the Year
Role models aged between 15 and 30 who are inspiring young New Zealanders

Mitre 10 Community of the Year
Acknowledging groups and organisations working together to build better communities

Kiwibank Local Heroes
Rewarding everyday people doing extraordinary things in their communities. Up to 250 Kiwibank local Hero medals will be awarded in up to 9 regions in November and December. One national winner will be celebrated at the gala Awards dinner.

For information or assistance in submitting a nomination:

Call toll free: 0508 692 927
Email: info@nzawards.org.nz
www.nzawards.org.nz

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