There are 9 categories in total - 8 for youth and 1 for the adults who support them. You can nominate someone for as many categories as you like. Nominations must include a second person we can contact as a referee and be a minimum of 150 words, maximum of 500 words. Please give as much detail as you can - the judging panel may not personally know the young person and we want all nominees to have a great story told about them!
We would appreciate if you could email a photo of the nominee to [email protected]
Please note that Kaikōura Youth Council members cannot be nominated for being part of Youth Council. They can be nominated for their work/activity that is separate to Youth Council.
Customer Service: This award celebrates young people excelling in their customer facing roles. Someone who displays enthusiasm, respect, motivation, is hardworking and makes the workplace a fun environment.
Team Player: This award celebrates a young person bringing value to the workplace as an effective team player. Someone who displays enthusiasm, respect, motivation, is hardworking & makes the workplace a fun environment.
Contribution to Arts: This award goes to someone that embraces and is actively involved in any form of art. This may include photography, poetry, performing, drama, music, and visual arts.
Hauora: This award is for someone who is dedicated to improving the Hauora - health and wellbeing - of others or themselves. This could be someone who shows positivity and perseverance in day to day life, or who supports their peers and is always looking out for the well-being of others. Hauora is a holistic model of wellbeing, encompassing taha tinana (physical well-being/health), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being/self-confidence), taha whanau (social well-being/self-esteem) and taha wairua (spiritual well-being/personal beliefs).
Leadership: This award is for someone who demonstrates leadership, is willing to take on challenges, and assists others while doing their utmost for the community.
Volunteering: This award is for someone who helps within our community and has made a positive difference without expecting anything in return.
Cultural Leadership: This award celebrates a young person who embraces their own or other's cultures, shares traditions, and supports others to strengthen their understanding and knowledge. The person receiving this award should be someone that supports and stands up for differences.
Changemaker: This award celebrates innovation and problem solving. This could be someone who is determined to make a change or positive impact in our community, or someone who has excelled in running an enterprise/business locally.
Connection to Whenua: This award celebrates someone who is making a positive impact on their rural community, or the environment. This award recognizes the important role that young people play in promoting sustainable living and practices, preserving rural traditions, and fostering community spirit in rural areas.
Adult who Supports Youth: This is an adult who mentors, supports and encourages youth to be the best version of themselves. Think wide - this could be a teacher, coach, counsellors, or even a whānau member.
If you have questions about the awards, you can find out more by contacting Petra on 027 201 7638
or emailing [email protected]
or emailing [email protected]
