Community Engagement Unit of the Year

Getting out amongst the local community is a big part of the work our volunteers do. From selling summer lottery tickets, to holding open days, supporting the Old4New lifejacket campaign, and educating the public on boating safety, every year volunteers complete lifesaving work on land. 

The Community Engagement Unit of the Year Award recognises excellence in the areas of public relations, fundraising or community engagement activity by an individual or group. This award is all about acknowledging the work that goes into connecting with communities across Aotearoa on shore, to prevent the number of lives lost on the water. 

Criteria

You know the person or unit you’re nominating is great – that’s why you’re nominating them! But the judges want to know the details of why this person or unit deserves to be recognised above all others, and that they meet the award criteria. Please ensure you're read the criteria for this award and provide examples in your nomination of how the nominee has met the criteria.  

Photos, videos and other supporting documents are helpful to paint a picture for the judges and bring your nomination to life. If you have a photo of the nominee, or a team photo if it’s a group award, you can upload any supporting images or documentation via the online nomination form or by emailing any supporting images or documentation along with your unit name and award category to [email protected]. 

Heads up: You can complete part of the form and come back to it later. As long as you use the same device, your progress will be saved.