Nominations opening soon for 2026 South Taranaki Community Awards
Know of a quiet achiever? Impressed by the community initiative shown by a neighbour? Does the dedication of a volunteer impress you? Get your thinking caps on because nominations for the 2026 South Taranaki Community Awards open on Monday 15 June.
These awards are for individuals, groups and organisations within South Taranaki who have, by personal leadership, inspiration, sacrifice or devotion, made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of their communities.
"You could nominate individuals or groups who have shown initiative to make a difference in the community or have dedicated their time assisting others such as a sports coach or community volunteer or beautifying a public place for example," says Communications and Customer Services Manager Gerard Langford.
Like in 2023, there will be the South Taranaki Youth Citizen Award. This award is for individuals within the South Taranaki District, who have achieved outstanding academic successes, sporting achievements, community involvement and arts or cultural achievements in their respective communities and are aged 11-24 years old.
These awards usually happen once every two years, so take this opportunity to nominate an individual or a group you think deserves recognition for the work they do within the district.
The categories are:
- Volunteer - Individual
- Volunteer – Organisation
- Youth Citizen Award
Nominations will be open from Monday 15 June until Friday 31 July. Nomination forms are available from any South Taranaki LibraryPlus, the Council Administration Building in Hāwera, South Taranaki isite, TSB Hub and online at www.southtaranaki.com/communityawards
Completed nomination forms can be posted to Gaye Caddick at South Taranaki District Council, Private Bag 902 Hāwera, hand delivered to the Hāwera Administration Building at 105 Albion Street or emailed to communityawards@stdc.govt.nz
