Ruapehu Citizen of the Year Awards

Ruapehu District has two annual Citizen Awards.

• Waimarino-Waiouru Citizen Award.
• Northern Ruapehu Award (encompassing the Ohura, Taumarunui and National Park Wards).

The Waimarino-Waiouru Award's recipient is decided by the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board.

The Northern Ruapehu Award is decided by a committee comprising the Ohura Ward Councillor and Chairpersons of Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee and National Park Community Board.

2021 nominations

Nominations are now open for both Awards. Nominations should be submitted before the close of business on 4 October 2021.

Criteria for Nominees

• Voluntary, unpaid work - going above and beyond the call of duty consistently for no personal gain.
• Significant contribution over an extended period of time - unselfish sacrifice of time and resources.
• Work was for the benefit of the community - participation in a range of activities.

Nomination information

• Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years.
• Nominations made in previous years are not automatically carried forward and fresh nominations should be made.
• A Queen's Honour (for example, QSM) for the same activity as the person is nominated for, renders that person ineligible for a civic award.
• Nominations for the Citizens Awards will be called for by public notice each year.
• Nominations should be made by two individuals or organisations.
• All details on the nomination form must be completed.

For further enquiries please either email the Mayor's Executive Assistant, Tessa Owen or phone 07 895 8188 ext 256.

Nomination Forms

• Northern Ruapehu Nomination Form 2021 (PDF, 230.3KB)
• Waimarino-Waiouru Nomination Form 2021 (PDF, 229.7KB)