FutureForce Award
Award purpose
This award recognises an organisation, programme, or initiative that is strengthening the future workforce of New Zealand's energy sector.
Eligibility
Open to energy sector organisations (such as retailers, generators, network companies, pipeline owners, oil/gas explorers and producers), education providers, industry groups, and workforce development initiatives operating within the energy sector.
Period assessed
Initiatives undertaken over the last one - two years (started, completed or ongoing)
What entrants should address
- workforce challenges addressed
- attraction, development, retention, or inclusion initiatives
- skills and capability development
- partnerships and collaboration
- workforce outcomes achieved
- long-term workforce benefits
Judging focus
Judges will particularly consider:
- workforce impact
- capability development
- diversity and inclusion outcomes
- collaboration across the sector
- sustainability of outcomes
Judging criteria and weightings
| Criterion | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact and outcomes |
25% |
| Innovation and improvement |
10% |
| Leadership and collaboration |
30% |
| Delivery excellence |
10% |
| Future value, sustainability and resilience |
25% |
Evidence requirements
Entrants should provide workforce data, participation metrics, retention outcomes, employee feedback, diversity outcomes, and programme results.