Deadline: 31-May-21
Wellington Community Trust is seeking applications for its Wellington Airport regional Community Awards to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the awards is to celebrate volunteers for their valuable contribution to society.
Every year, Wellington Airport, Wellington Community Trust, and the five local councils come together to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the awards is to celebrate volunteers for their valuable contribution to society.
Categories
Nominations are submitted under one of the following categories:
- Arts & Culture – Enhance and increase participation in arts and creative leisure activities.
- Education & Child/Youth Development – Improvement or enhancement of the educational and social development of children / youth.
- Health & Wellbeing – Enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community.
- Heritage & Environment – Improvement or revitalising of the environment, culture or heritage.
- Sport & Leisure – Increase participation and enjoyment in physical sport, leisure activities and recreational pursuits.
- Rising Star award – Designed to recognise and encourage emerging grassroots groups in the community.
There are two parts to the awards’ process: council awards and regional awards.
Council Awards
Within each of the five council regions, a judging panel selects the following:
- 5 x Category Runner-Ups
- 5 x Category Winners
- 1 x Rising Star Winner
- 1 x Supreme Winner
The awards are announced and presented at a function hosted by the region’s mayor. Winners receive a cash prize and a certificate
Regional Awards
- Later in the year, a Regional Supreme award winner will be announced, and members of the public will have an opportunity to vote for the finalists in the regional People’s Choice award.
- The Regional Supreme Winner will receive a cash prize, advertising package and a framed certificate, along with a trophy that is held for one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community groups or members of the public are invited to nominate any not-for-profit group or organisation working in the interests of the community.
For more information, visit Wellington Community Trust.
For more information, visit https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/community/wellington-airport-community-awards/community-awards/nominate-group/