This International Volunteer Day we will be recognising the contribution of volunteers at our Awards evening on 5th December . There are twelve categories, and you may nominate as many volunteers as you want but each volunteer can be nominated for one category only.  Nominations close Friday 15th November 2019.

The Awards will be presented at an event on Thursday 5th December, starting at 6.00pm at the Waikanae Surf Lifesaving Club Rooms.  

What you need to know: Each volunteer nominated will receive a certificate.
                Each volunteer can only be nominated for one category.

What you need to do: Please invite the volunteers you nominate for the awards.
                Please come and help us celebrate at the event.  

Award                                                                 Reason
 
1. Greta Thunberg Activism Award:               For the volunteer that’s not afraid to stand up and fight for what’s
                                                                             right.

2. Better Together Award:                                For the team that achieves great things by working effectively
                                                                             together.

3. The Malala Award:                                        For the volunteer who won’t accept barriers to volunteering. That has
                                                                             triumphed  over adversity and is giving back to their community
                                                                             against all  odds.

4.  Great Leadership Award:                            For the  volunteer that guides, governs and leads with integrity and
                                                                           vision.

5. Heart and Soul Award:                                 For the volunteer who adds value to the team and brings positivity to
                                                                            the work  environment.

6. Impact Award:                                              For the solution focused volunteer that makes an extraordinary
                                                                            impact to the  community, the organisation, or the planet through
                                                                           their volunteer work.


7. David Attenborough Award:                       For the volunteer who has been a lifelong advocate for the environment, has
                                                                            made a significant impact to the planet through  volunteering and continues to
                                                                            do so.

8. Behind The Scenes Award:                        For the volunteer who keeps the wheels turning efficiently completing
                                                                          essential  work behind the scenes.

9.  Mahi Aroha Award                                      For the volunteer who serves their community through Marae based
                                                                           activities.

10. Feed the Whanau Award:                        For the volunteer that provides sustenance to the team.


11. Robin Hood Award:                                   For the financial whiz in the team that obtains grants and
                                                                           organises  and  fundraises to keep and organisation going.

12. The Innovation Award:                              For the volunteer who contributes to the team with their bright ideas
                                                                           and vision.