2020 Outdoor Access
Champion Awards
The Outdoor Access Champion awards recognise people and organisations who
have made signicant and lasting contributions to public access to the outdoors in
New Zealand, whether through securing new legal access, championing public rights
of access, trail building, or contributing to an understanding of access rights and
responsibilities.
These awards are New Zealand’s way of saying thanks to some of the wonderful
people who have helped open up the great outdoors to the public.
We encourage people to think about their local champions – both individuals and
groups – and put forward a nomination for consideration.
Last years winners included:
Waiuku’s Barry Gibbon received an
Outdoor Access Champion Award for
his work leading the Waiuku Trails
Project.
Rayonier Matariki Forests received an
Outdoor Access Champion Award for
its work supporting the Pauanui Tairua
Trail.
Waiheke Island’s Gary Wilton received
an Outdoor Access Champion Award
for his work creating Waihekes
comprehensive network of walking
and biking tracks.
The Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust
received an award for its work creating
the 85km-long Old Ghost Road trail.
2020 Outdoor Access
Champion Awards
Nomination Form
Nominators details (you)
Name: .............................................................................................................................................................
Organisation: ...............................................................................................................................................
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Nominee’s details
Person/organisation you are nominating: .........................................................................................
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Contact phone number: ..........................................................................................................................
Why you are nominating them for an Outdoor Access Champion Award:
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What to do
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ou are welcome to attach further details and supporting documents, such as photos
or media articles, on additional pages.
Please return completed nominations to contact@walkingaccess.govt.nz or to
Walking Access Commission, PO Box 11181, Manners St, Wellington 6142
by 5pm, 13 December 2019