NZOIA Outdoor Excellence Awards

    These awards recognise the highest achievements of individuals involved in outdoor recreation, education and guiding in New Zealand.

    There are four awards: Emerging Instructor, Emerging Guide, Tall Tōtara, Life Member.      

    Timeline

    28 April 2023: Nominations open

    30 June 2023: Nominations close

    TBC 2023: Awards are announced and presented at the NZOIA Excellence Awards Dinner at the Symposium.  

    Criteria

    Emerging Instructor

    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
    Emerging Guide
    Wahine Toa
    Tall Tōtara
    Life Member

    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 are now open!

    30 June 2023: Nominations close

    It is important you refer to the criteria above in your nomination. Each nominee must have a minimum of two referees. This can be included in the same nomination form or in separate nominations. Please include photos.

    Photo credits: Andy Thompson Photography

    Past Award Recipients

    Emerging Instructor
    2022 - Paddy Tucker
    2021 - Grace Robertson
    2020 - Sam Aldrich
    2019 - Lacey Beadle
    2018 - Mark Parfitt
    2017 - Rata Lovell-Smith
    2016 - Jon Harding
    2015 - Tim Shaw
    2014 - Alan Haslip
    2013 - James Geddes
    2012 - Sophia Mulder
    2011 - Cameron Walker
    2010 – John Hannam
    2009 – Jye Mitchell
    2008 – Samuel Langridge
    2007 – Vashti Duncan
    2006 – Ben Barlow
    2005 – Rebecca Wylie
    2004 – Nicci Mardle
    2003 – Regan Edwards
    2002 – Holly Thompson
    Emerging Guide
    Tall Tōtara
    Life Member
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