Who can be nominated?
• A
ny citizen residing in Central Hawke’s Bay can be nominated for their substantial voluntary service to the community.
• In exceptional circumstances, an award may be granted to a non-Central Hawke’s Bay resident, if the service has been carried
out wholly or predominantly in the Central Hawke’s Bay District.
• An unsuccessful nomination, in any category, can in subsequent years be resubmitted for further consideration.
• Nominees who have previously received a New Zealand National Honour are not eligible to be nominated for a Civic Honours
or Community Service Award.
Completing the nomination form
• P
lease complete the nomination form completely and accurately.
• It is important that you provide as much factual, relevant information as possible about your nominee and the reasons for
which recognition is sought.
• Describe what is special about your nominee’s achievements and what they have done to deserve a Central Hawke’s Bay Civic
Honour Award, Community Service Award, or Organisation of the Year Award.
• Tell the story of how they have made a difference in their community and give an indication of their longevity of service.
• Show how they have improved the lives of others, or exemplified selfless voluntary service.
• You may list your nominee’s occupation and positions held in organisations, but you need to be specific about the
achievements that make them stand out above and beyond their peers.
• Support letters add depth to the nomination and validate your nominee’s character and achievements.
• It is not appropriate to nominate yourself or your organisation for a Central Hawke’s Bay Civic Award, and any such
nominations will not be considered.
• Yo
u will receive a letter from the Office of the Mayor to inform you if your nomination has been successful or unsuccessful.
• An official letter will then be sent from the Office of the Mayor to congratulate the awardee and provide information on the
ceremony.
• A short citation will be written based on the information you provide. This will be presented to the awardee in advance of the
ceremony to ensure all details are correct.
If you have any further questions or require guidance in the preparation of the nomination, please contact:
Bridget Gibson
Governance Support Officer
Central Hawke's Bay District Council
Ph: 06 857 8060
Email: governance@chbdc.govt.nz
Submitting the nomination
Nominations open 23 July 2020 and close 27th August 2020. The nomination form and letters of support can
either be submitted online, supplied in hard-copy via post, or dropped to the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council
office:
Governance Officer
Central Hawke's Bay District Council
PO Box 127
28-32 Ruataniwha St
Waipawa 4240
or the items can be emailed to governance@chbdc.govt.nz.
What happens next?