Nominations are now open for the 2025 Kawerau Young Achievers Awards
ELIGIBILITY: A Kawerau district young person up to and including secondary school level, who has, during the year 15th July 2024 – 4th September 2025 as an individual or member of a team:
GOLD AWARD:
(i) Top 3 placing in a New Zealand and/or North Island in a sport, cultural (This includes National Kapahaka or National Manu Kōrero - speech competition) or academic event
(ii) Attained a National award in respect of youth service, cultural event or training group.
SILVER AWARD:
(i) 1st placing in a Bay of Plenty, or Waikato Region in a sport, cultural (This includes Regional Kapahaka or Regional Manu Kōrero speech competition) or academic event.
(ii) Attained a Regional award in respect of youth service or training group.
(iii) Been selected to represent New Zealand and/or North Island in a sport, cultural (This includes National Kapahaka or National Manu Kōrero - speech competition) or academic event
BRONZE AWARD:
(i) 1st placing in the Eastern Bay of Plenty in a sport, cultural (This includes Regional Kapahaka or Regional Manu Kōrero speech competition) or academic event.
(ii) 2nd or 3rd placing in a Bay of Plenty or Waikato Region event.
*If it is considered that an individual or team has achieved under extraordinary circumstances, a nomination may be submitted and be considered by the Sub-committee and a cultural advisor at its discretion.
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For more information contact JJ Rika (KDC Youth Projects Officer)
Email: jj.rika@kaweraudc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 306 9048
Mobile: 027 886 0494