Nominations are closing for Kiwibank NZer of the Year

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Nominations are closing for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

Nominations close on September 30,2013 for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2014

Over the past 5 years the Awards have become one of New Zealand’s most prestigious. Their difference is that they are driven by nominations by any New Zealander and so they really are the “People’s Awards”.

But the question is, “How often do we not do something because we thought somebody else might do it only to find out later that they didn’t?”.

We’re asking New Zealanders to take a few minutes now to visit www.nzawards.org.nz and complete the online registration form and tell us about the Kiwis that have influenced or inspired them......they deserve the recognition.

“This is an important phase of our campaign and we want to encourage New Zealanders to take time to tell us about the people that lead and inspire them.” says National Awards Manger Glyn Taylor.

Nominations are already ahead of last year but so many New Zealanders who should be nominated have not been.

It’s up to New Zealanders to recognise who are the Kiwibank New Zealanders of the Year.

Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards 2014
The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards award outstanding service, achievement and contribution to the nation. They celebrate excellence in New Zealand and give every Kiwi the opportunity to identify an individual or community group who inspires them. Each overall winner receives a trophy and $5000 from Kiwibank.

New Zealanders can 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 15 regions in November and December . One national winner will be celebrated at the gala Awards dinner.

Nominations are open until Monday 30th September. Nomination forms are available online at www.nzawards.org.nz or from Kiwibank and Mitre 10 stores. Any NZ citizen 15 years of age and over can be nominated in one or more of the six award categories. The winners will be revealed at the gala National Awards dinner in February 2014.

The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards are proudly supported by media partners, Newstalk ZB and TV3.

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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Notes to editors
• Awards website www.nzawards.org.nz
• Please acknowledge our Principal Sponsor at least once in any editorial extract of this Press Release – without Kiwibank, the New Zealander of the Year Awards would not be able to take place.

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