Hōtaka Whakanui Tūao o Upper Harbour Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Programme

The Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Programme recognises the efforts of our community's unsung heroes.

Nominate a volunteer

If you know a group, organisation or individual doing great things in and for our community, you can nominate them for the Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Programme.

Nominations closed on 30 April 2024.

Award criteria and information

The Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Programme acknowledges efforts by individuals and communities in our local board area that often go unnoticed.

The programme honours those who give their time, including:

individuals of all ages
not-for-profit organisations or local community groups that also provide a way for individuals to volunteer.

We will invite all nominees who meet this criteria to a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising their efforts.

Get a copy of the criteria

Upper Harbour Volunteer Recognition Programme – Criteria document

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Award categories

Community participation and contribution

Engaging the community.
Showing leadership and resilience in hard times.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment.
Celebrating cultural diversity.
Supporting new residents.

Investing in youth

Empowering leadership and development for future generations.
Supporting youth mental health and wellbeing.

Environmental heroes

Contribute to:

natural environment and climate action
enhancing and protecting the environment
sustainable land practices
helping reduce the community's carbon footprint.

Champions of sports and recreation

Promoting physical activity and sport.
Supporting sports clubs and facilities.
Promoting active healthy communities.

Property rates and valuations

Consents, building and renovation projects

Rubbish, recycling and food scraps

Recovery from extreme weather and natural disasters

Licences and regulations

Plans, policies, bylaws, reports and projects

Environment

About Auckland Council

Arts, culture and heritage

Buying property

Cemeteries

Dogs and other animals

Have your say and help shape Auckland

Parks, recreation and community venues

Contact us or report a problem

Grants, community support and housing

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