Community Initiative of the Year
Award purpose
This award recognises a partnership or initiative that delivers meaningful and lasting benefits to communities through genuine collaboration and engagement.
Eligibility
Open to organisations operating within New Zealand's energy sector (such as retailers, generators, network companies, pipeline owners, oil/gas explorers and producers) and their partners.
Period assessed
Initiatives undertaken over the last two years (started, completed or ongoing).
What entrants should address
- the community need or opportunity addressed
- the engagement and partnership approach undertaken
- community participation and involvement
- measurable outcomes achieved
- lasting community benefits
- lessons learned and future opportunities
Judging focus
Judges will particularly consider:
- community impact
- quality of engagement
- strength of partnerships
- sustainability of outcomes
- replicability of the initiative
Judging criteria and weightings
| Criterion | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact and outcomes |
35% |
| Innovation and improvement |
5% |
| Leadership and collaboration |
25% |
| Delivery excellence |
10% |
| Future value, sustainability and resilience |
25% |
Evidence requirements
Entrants should provide evidence such as testimonials, participation data, community outcomes, case studies, survey results, and independent assessments where available.