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Open until midnight 18 August

Now's the moment to put forward the New Zealanders whose contributions are changing Aotearoa for the better. With 7 categories to choose from, help us uncover the people shaping Aotearoa.

Some helpful tips for your nominations

View Awards Criteria
How to Write a Great Nomination Guide

For any questions please email the Awards Office at office@nzawards.org.nz

Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Down Arrow

University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year Down Arrow

Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Down Arrow

Spark New Zealand Innovator of the Year Down Arrow

Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year Down Arrow

New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year Down Arrow

Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Down Arrow

Kia ora!

Introduce us to your nominee

Which Award/s best describe your nominee?

Nominate an Individual (choose all that apply to your nominee)







Nominate a Community, Group or Organisation


Tell us why

your nominee deserves the Award

Optional — chat with Tui, our AI assistant, to draft this section, then edit it here before submitting.

Additional information

about your nominee

Tell us how to find them on social media, or better yet, share their social channels

Share links to news articles, blog posts, websites, or any other online resources that tell your nominee's story (Optional)

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