Nominations are being sought from around the country for the Coca-Cola Amatil Young New Zealander of the Year 2011 as part of the New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Nominees must be between the ages of 15-30 who are leaders or role models to fellow young New Zealanders. They may have achieved extraordinary things in academics, sport, business, the arts or any other chosen field of endeavour or they may be involved in cultural or community activities, working with the disadvantaged, or creating stronger relationships between young people and the community.
New Zealander of the Year Awards manager Grant McCabe says “Across New Zealand young people from different social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, interests, values and aspirations are making exceptional contributions to their communities and our country”.
The Young New Zealander of the Year Award is about recognising great achievements by young people while engaging the community to nominate and acknowledge these young Kiwis who are striving to make a difference.
The winner of the Coca-Cola Amatil Young New Zealander of the Year 2011 will be awarded their trophy and $5,000 prize money at a gala awards presentation dinner in Auckland on the 2nd February 2011. All nominees will receive a certificate of achievement or encouragement in recognition of their contribution.
Nominations close on Friday 22nd October and nomination forms are available from Countdown Supermarkets, Kiwibank and Mitre 10 branches or by free phone 0508 692 927. You can also nominate online at www.nzawards.org.nz or text ‘nominate’ to 244 for more information.