Make an Award nomination
See the eligibility criteria and submission process and find tips for making a great nomination.
Nominations are closed
Nominations for the 2026 awards closed on Friday 31 July. Please check back in 2027 for the next round of scholarships.
Anyone can make a nomination
Anyone can nominate a rangatahi in care for an award if they are positively and strongly involved in the life of the rangatahi. This includes all social workers, caregivers, kaiako, support workers and people from the community such as kaumātua, coaches or mentors.
How to make a nomination
- Talk to the rangatahi you would like to nominate.
- Select the award category you think suits them best.
- Download and complete a nomination form.
- Collect your supporting material – you might like to do this with the help of the rangatahi.
- Send your nomination form and supporting material to PrimeMinistersAwards@ot.govt.nz.
We’re here to help. If you have any questions about your nomination, feel free to contact us
Read tips on how to make a great nomination
Nominations are closed
Nominations for the 2026 awards closed on Friday 31 July. Please check back in 2027 for the next round of scholarships.
Published: July 9, 2021 · Updated: July 26, 2024