Criteria and Judging.
Eligibility – who can enter?
We expect that entrants will come from a diverse range of backgrounds and sectors – business, community and government. Anyone can enter, as long as you meet the following criteria:
1. Entrants must agree to the Terms & Conditions.
2. Entrants must aged 16–30 years (inclusive), at the time of the Awards ceremony, 30th July 2022.
3. Applicants the right to live, work, or study in New Zealand, and have been here for at least 2 years.
Categories & criteria for The Impact Awards.
There are six major Award Categories, which are summarised below. When you apply or nominate, you can select up to 2 categories that you would like to enter. Each Award Category has its own page on this website, which contains more specific criteria that the judges will be considering for each category.
Can you help us celebrate young New Zealanders making a difference in your community?
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Who do you know that's taking action on climate change?
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Do you know a young entrepreneur or emerging leader harnessing the power of business for social change?
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Who do you know that's working to create more inclusive communities, schools or workplaces?
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Who do you know that's working to improve health and wellbeing in your community, school or workplace?
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Who do you know that's working to make a difference beyond Aotearoa?
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How does the judging work?
Each Award Category will be judged by a panel of judges. The panel will be different for each Award Category. Each panel is typically made up of people with relevant domain expertise; a previous Impact Award winner; a representative from the relevant Award Category sponsor(s); and a representative(s) from Inspiring Stories. The identity of the judges will not be made public.