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 projects@volunteeringwaikato.org.nz