Click the link on the right to make a nomination​

​Nomination Criteria:
  • You can nominate someone else on their behalf, or you can nominate yourself.
  • Youth nominees must be between 12 and 24 years old at the time of nomination.
  • The Inspiring Child category is for under 12 year olds.
  • The Adult who Supports Youth category is open to those aged 25+.
  • Nominations should:
    • be at least 150 words and a maximum of 500 words
    • OR can be via video, minimum length 3 minutes, maximum length 5 minutes.
    • include the reason the nominee meets the award criteria
    • ​include supporting evidence -pictures, posters/fliers, links to social media or website stories, newspaper articles, quotes from people who know the nominee and their work, etc. - The more evidence the better! Supporting evidence to be emailed as an attachment to kkyouthcouncil@gmail.com​ 
    • include a referee who can be emailed/phoned to discuss the nomination​
    • if possible, please send a photo of the nominee to kkyouthcouncil@gmail.com 
  • 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.
Click here to fill out the nomination form


Nominations are open now, and will close on the 12th of September!
 How judging works:
  • Judges will be looking for people going above and beyond, making a difference to their community and showing leadership, community spirit and passion. 
  • The judging panel will choose two winners for each category. Finalists will be notified early October.
  • Finalists will be invited to the Awards night to be held on 23rd October at the Memorial Hall.
  • The judging panel consists of Maia Kahu, Vicki Gulleford, Ruslan Ataria - Ivannikov, Anthony Wood and Casey Davis​





Find out more about the Categories here ​
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If you have any questions about the awards, please contact Vicki Gulleford on 027 564 8407 or Sarah Beardmore on 027 807 2874.