Civic Awards

Help us to reward our district's greatest helpers by nominating them for a Citizens Civic Award.

Civic Awards recognise individuals or an organisation in our district, who give substantial voluntary community service that benefits people of the Gisborne district.

How to make a nomination

Any individual, group or organisation may make a nomination.  All nominations must be nominated and seconded.
Nominations have closed for this year.  Nominations are open for one month each year, usually around September.  

The qualifying criteria

Recipients must have performed exceptional voluntary service to the Gisborne district community. 

• Current Gisborne District council staff do not qualify
• Previous Award recipients are not eligible - see the list of previous recipients 
• Merit and Recognition Award recipients can be nominated again

Who can be nominated for a Civic Award?

Any individual or organisation who carries out substantial voluntary work to the benefit of the Gisborne district and its people.

Can someone living outside Gisborne be nominated for an award?

The person must be living in our district - the awards celebrate the work of Gisborne district residents.

Who can nominate people or organisations for awards?

Any individual, group or organisation can make a nomination.

Do I need permission from the person I wish to nominate?

This is not a requirement.  However, as a courtesy you may wish to discuss your nomination with your nominee.

Can a Civic Award be made to a deceased person?

Unfortunately posthumous nominations are not eligible.

How are nominations judged?

The judging panel is made up of the Mayor, 3 councillors and 2 citizens of Gisborne.