Nominations are called annually for the Taumarunui and Waimarino Citizen Awards. The award is open to any resident of the northern part of the District (Including National Park, Taumarunui, Ohura and surrounding areas) for Taumarunui and the southern part of the District (for Waimarino) who has undertaken voluntary, unpaid and meritorious service in the community.

Nominations close in approximately October each year.