National Community Awards

The 2011 TrustPower National Community Awards were held from 23-25 March 2012 in the Ashburton District.  The Joint Supreme Winners of the Awards were the Dennistong Heritage Trust, from the Buller District and Trev's BBQ, from the Ashburton District.  The Runner Up was Homes of Hope, representing Tauranga City.

For photos from the 2011 TrustPower National Community Awards click here. 

Also announced at the 2011 TrustPower National Community Awards was the host region for the 2012 TrustPower National Community Awards, which are to be held in the Far North District in March 2013.

Invited to the National Awards is two representatives from each of the organisations named Supreme Winner at the regional Awards, along with their region's Mayor and his/her partner, or an alternate Council representative. 

At the National Awards each of the participating organisations will give an eight minute presentation on their group or activity.  Each group is judged on this presentation, along with a 1,000 word summary provided prior to the event.  The groups are judged by their peers, with peer judging making up 50% of the final score and the other 50% coming from an independent judging panel.

The Supreme Winner at the TrustPower National Community Awards receives a trophy, framed certificate, $2,500 prize money, a $500 voucher for any Exult workshops or resources and the increased profile and recognition that comes with this national success.

In the past 12 years we have had the privilege of meeting and celebrating some incredible voluntary groups through the TrustPower National Community Awards.  To give you an idea of just how inspirational these voluntary groups are, meet our past winners by cicking on the links below.