New Zealander of the Year 2016 call for nominations

1 July 2015

New Zealander of the Year 2016 call for nominations

The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is seeking nominations for the 2016 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year and supporting categories.

The Awards seek nominations from all fields of endeavour including the arts, sport, community service, health, public service, environment, volunteers, tourism, business, rural, education, entertainment, science, technology, innovation and cultural development.

Nominations are also being sought for exceptional New Zealanders in the following categories:

• University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year (15 – 30 years)
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• Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year (60 years and over)
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• Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year
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• Sanitarium New Zealand Innovator of the Year
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• Mitre10 New Zealand Community of the Year

Any member of the public can nominate an individual or community organisation in the Awards programme. Nominations for the 2016 New Zealander of the Year Awards can be made until 30th September 2015 through completing the online nomination form or requesting an information brochure from the Awards Office at www.nzawards.co.nz or by calling 0508 692 927.

Comment from New Zealander of the Year Awards manager, Glyn Taylor:

“The New Zealander of the Year Awards is the ultimate recognition of people’s service to New Zealand, nominated by New Zealanders. They honour the best of us and reward outstanding individuals or groups who are passionate about making our country a better place to live.

“Today marks the start of our six month long search to find this year’s recipients. The judging panel is looking forward to seeing who New Zealanders think are deserving of the award.”

Comment from 2015 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year, Sir Stephen Tindall:

“Being named New Zealander of the Year is particularly special because the award comes from everyday Kiwis. There are many unsung heroes whose selflessness has had a profound effect on the lives of others and the New Zealander of the Year awards are a chance for the community to say thanks. I encourage everybody who knows someone doing good work in the community, to put forward a nomination.”

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