Timeline
28 April 2023: Nominations open
30 June 2023: Nominations close
7 October 2023: Awards are announced and presented at the NZOIA Outdoor Excellence Awards Dinner at the Symposium.
Criteria
Awarded to an instructor who displays great potential for the future, and who demonstrates strong commitment to professional development and qualification acquisition. The ideal recipient will have at least one NZOIA qualification and be recognised as a talented instructor who stands out from the crowd.
- An instructor in their first 5 years of employment in the outdoor industry
- A 3 or more year commitment to working as an instructor or outdoor educator
- Current NZOIA qualification holder
- Two referees
- Outstanding amongst their peers
- Demonstrated commitment to personal outdoor recreational participation and a high achiever (relative to age and experience)
- Role models a commitment to sustainable environmental practices
Judging
Judging Period: 1 July - 30 June
Judging Panel: NZOIA is privileged to have many skilled and generous people within our membership. The judging panel is made up of three NZOIA Life Members. From the NZOIA Board, thank you so much to our Life Members for the efficiency, commitment and knowledge that you continue to bring to this process.
Photo credits: Andy Thompson Photography
Past Award Recipients
2012 - Sophia Mulder
2011 - Cameron Walker