Help Us Recognise Outstanding Service to Our Swimming Community
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Nominations for Swimming NZ Recognition Awards are now open
We are excited to announce that nominations are open for our Swimming NZ Recognition Awards. We are committed to recognising the outstanding service and commitment given by members of our swimming community to Swimming NZ, and this is one of the ways we can show our gratitude.
Following updates to the nomination process and criteria in the past couple of years, it has never been easier to help us celebrate our members who help deliver our sport. The process has been simplified and can be completed online, to help us acknowledge everyone who provides service to the sport.
Swimming NZ’s Chief Executive, Steve Johns, is hoping to see a large number of nominations this year.
"These awards provide an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate those volunteers, officials and coaches who make a significant contribution to swimming throughout New Zealand at a national level. I encourage you to take the time to consider individuals within your region, clubs, and committees who have demonstrated outstanding service to Swimming NZ and nominate them for an award."
The nomination process has been streamlined with a new and improved JotForm, reducing the time required to complete a nomination whilst still providing ample opportunity to detail information needed for assessment by the Swimming NZ Honours and Awards Committee.
Nominations are now open, so don't wait to help us recognise service to our sport. The nomination period closes on Friday 21 August.
Recognition Awards Criteria
The criteria for Swimming NZ’s Honours & Awards:
Service Award
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 6 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. The Honours & Awards Committee may consider a lesser period where service has been of an exceptional level to Swimming NZ.
Distinguished Service Award
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 12 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. The Honours & Awards Committee may consider a lesser period where service has been of an exceptional level to Swimming NZ.
Exemplary Service Award
Awarded in recognition of exceptional service, contribution, and commitment to the
sport of swimming at a national level.
Life Membership
The highest award Swimming NZ can bestow on an individual for service to the sport. Life Membership criteria includes but is not limited to the following:
The service must be diligent, extraordinary and the nominee's achievements must be above and beyond what could reasonably be expected within the swimming community
Active contribution to the wider swimming community in various roles for a period of not less than 18 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. Please note that the number of years' service is not qualification alone for the award.
The nominee's service shall be recognised as having made a significant impact to Swimming NZ.
Nominations close on Friday 21 August
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