Timeline
1 April 2022: Nominations open
30 June 2022: Nominations close
24 September 2022: Awards are announced and presented at the NZOIA Excellence Awards Dinner at the Symposium.
Criteria
Awarded to an instructor who displays great potential for the future, and who demonstrates strong commitment to professional development and qualification acquisition. The ideal recipient will have at least one NZOIA qualification and be recognised as a talented instructor who stands out from the crowd.
- An instructor in their first 5 years of employment in the outdoor industry
- A 3 or more year commitment to working as an instructor or outdoor educator
- Current NZOIA qualification holder
- Two referees
- Outstanding amongst their peers
- Demonstrated commitment to personal outdoor recreational participation and a high achiever (relative to age and experience)
- Role models a commitment to sustainable environmental practices
Judging
Judging Period: 1 July - 30 June
Judging Panel: NZOIA is privileged to have many skilled and generous people within our membership. The judging panel is made up of three NZOIA Life Members. From the NZOIA Board, thank you so much to our Life Members for the efficiency, commitment and knowledge that you continue to bring to this process.
Nominations
Nominations will open for the 2022 NZOIA Outdoor Excellence Awards on 1 April 2022.
30 June 2022: Nominations close
It is important you refer to the criteria above in your nomination. Each nominee must have a minimum of two nominators. This can be included in the same nomination form or in separate nominations. Please include photos if possible.
Photo credits: Andy Thompson Photography
Past Award Recipients
2012 - Sophia Mulder
2011 - Cameron Walker