Long Service Award

Key Dates
Nominations Open: Monday, 3 March 2025
Nominations Close: Friday, 2 May 2025, at 5:00 PM (late submissions will not be accepted without prior approval)
Judging Period: Throughout May 2025
Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, 18 June 2025, during National Volunteer Week

Important Information for Nominators

Before submitting your nomination, please keep the following in mind:
- Each award category has its own separate nomination form – please double-check that you are filling out the correct one.
- Provide as much detailed and relevant information as possible—judges can only assess nominations based on what is submitted.
- Where possible, examples should be from the last 12 months, unless nominating for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- The individual or team being nominated must be actively volunteering within the Waikato district.
- Ensure all contact details are included—nominations missing key information may not be accepted.
  For all other details, please see the Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions, please contact Lydia at projects@volunteeringwaikato.org.nz.

NOMINEE'S INFORMATION - the person you are nominating for the award
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area Code (+64)Phone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Location *
e.g Hamilton, Coromandel
Organisation*
What is the primary Organisations / Not for profit / Charity they volunteer with
Volunteer Role Title *
At Primary Organisation
Nominee's Photo - please upload 1 -2 high - resolution photos of your Nominee suitable for display on the large screen at the awards ceremony

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Do you have permission to use these images?*

Yes

Nomination - Long Service Award
This award honours a volunteer who has made a significant and lasting contribution to their community over a lifetime. With at least 15 years of volunteer work in the Waikato region, this individual has dedicated their time, skills, and passion to one or more organisations, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those around them and the causes they support.
Please provide as much infomation as possible and use specific examples where required - the judges can only make a decision based on the information you provide.
How many years has the nominee been volunteering in the Waikato region, and which organisations have they been involved with? *

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Can you share a specific example or story that highlights the nominee’s dedication and long-term commitment to their volunteer work? *

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How has the nominee’s work influenced or improved the lives of individuals, groups, or organisations they’ve worked with over the years? *

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Why do you believe this individual deserves to be recognised for their long-term contribution to the Waikato community? *

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