Swimming NZ's Honours & Awards programme aims to recognise the contribution of our members to swimming. The below sets out the framework for national awards. The national awards and the respective criteria are:
Service Award
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 6 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. The Honours & Awards Committee may consider a lesser period where service has been of an exceptional level to Swimming NZ.
Distinguished Service Award
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 12 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. The Honours & Awards Committee may consider a lesser period where service has been of an exceptional level to Swimming NZ.
Exemplary Service Award
Awarded in recognition of exceptional service, contribution, and commitment to the sport of swimming at national level.
Life Membership
The highest award Swimming NZ can bestow on an individual for service to the sport. Life Membership criteria includes but is not limited to the following:
- The service must be diligent, extraordinary and the nominee's achievements must be above and beyond what could reasonably be expected within the swimming community
- Active contribution to the wider swimming community in various roles for a period of not less than 18 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. Please note that the number of years' service is not qualification alone for the award.
- The nominee's service shall be recognised as having made a significant impact to swimming in New Zealand
Nominations will close on Wednesday 31 July