Malcolm Cameron

Senior New Zealander of the Year

2012

Ryman Healthcare

Senior New Zealander of the Year

Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau

Malcolm Cameron

Malcolm Cameron is a pioneering New Zealand social entrepreneur and youth advocate, best known for founding the Malcam Charitable Trust in 1995, which provides life skills and work experience programmes to disadvantaged youth. Over his career, he has been involved in the launch and development of around 60 other programmes and trusts, including the Youth Service Corps, SuperGrans, Neighbourhood Support, Lend a Hand Foundation, and 4 Trades. His dedication to youth empowerment and community development earned him the 2012 Senior New Zealander of the Year award. Cameron’s legacy continues through the ongoing work of the Malcam Charitable Trust and the numerous initiatives he helped establish.

Image from: Otago Daily Time | Gregor Richardson

Creating a legacy for tomorrow, these people have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in their life, following their careers in any service, sector or field. They are actively involved in making the world around them a better place.

Nominees of this Award must:

Be over the age of 70, at the open of nominations on 24 July 2024.
Have had significant impact in their senior years
Be a role model for New Zealanders and highlight that change is possible at any age
Meet Awards Conditions of Entry.

Award Criteria

Judges will review each nominee using the following criteria:

10 points: OVERALL INSPIRATION:
Describe the person you are nominating and what they’ve done later in life to inspire you to nominate them as 2025 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
10 points: PURPOSE:
Who benefits from the work, contribution, or influence of this person – and how?
10 points: LEADERSHIP & SERVICE:
How does this person set a positive example of being a senior member of the community – showing potential for making change at any age.
10 points: COMMITMENT:
Describe the commitment of time, risks, and challenges overcome to create an impact to this point (this may still be ongoing). What have they done that has gone above and beyond following their career, achievements, or service to create change and give back?
10 points: PROVEN IMPACT:
How has this person clearly demonstrated a positive impact in their area of influence, particularly during their senior years? How has this been measured?
10 points: LEGACY
How would winning this award impact this person’s legacy and their mahi (past or present)?