How to enter  

You can submit as many entries as you wish, however, each entry should relate to a single category only and specifically address the purpose of that category. The judges may transfer entries into a different category if they feel this is appropriate.

Applications can be in the format of your choice (such as a PowerPoint presentation/video/photos, etc.). In the future we could have an online form.

Electronic submissions will make it easier to share your project information after the awards are announced.

Each application should include all the relevant information relating to your application.

What information to provide

  • The name of the project
  • The Community Board and parent Council
  • A contact person's name, address, telephone number/s, fax number and email address (if available)
  • The Category and how the entry meets this Category
  • Brief description of how the project was implemented and what was achieved
  • Period during which the initiative was undertaken
  • Who was involved in the project (including local government, agencies, community organisations, businesses, individuals, etc.) and how you got them involved
  • Estimation of the total project cost, how the finance was achieved (e.g. rates, grants, etc.) and any cost savings
  • Brief explanation of improvements in service quality and/or other benefits
  • Information on lessons learned, including barriers encountered, what you would do differently next time, and how the project might be useful to other Community Boards

Address your entry to

This will be confirmed closer to the 2013 awards.

Closing date for entries

This will be confirmed closer to the 2013 awards.

Judging process

All applications will be reviewed by the Judging Panel. The panel includes:

  • Local Government New Zealand
  • Council hosting Community Board and Local Board Conference
  • Invited Judge/s

Announcement of the winners

The Awards will be announced and presented at the Best Practice Awards Dinner, held alongside the Community Board and Local Board Conference 2013 (date to be advised).

Showcasing best practice

To promote best practice in the functioning of Community Boards and to foster the exchange of best practice and innovation, winning entries will be featured on this website.  By entering the awards you are agreeing to the publication of your entry. To view the entries from previous years' winners click here.