The Minister of Health is introducing Volunteer Awards to recognise the individuals and teams who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to health services in New Zealand.
“We want to seek out and honour the incredible contributions of individuals, organisations and community groups who inspire us with their care, dedication and hard work through volunteering within New Zealand’s health and disability sector.”
All nominees will receive a certificate highlighting their contribution while those judged as outstanding achievers will be presented with an award by the Minister of Health, during National Volunteer Week, Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 June.
You can nominate an individual volunteer or team of volunteers to one of five categories for outstanding achievement by a:
- Health Care Provider and Service
- Community or NGO Health Service
- volunteer in a Maori Health Service
- volunteer in a Pacific Health Service
- Youth Health Volunteer.
Nominations close on 3 May 2013.
