Spirit of the Wakatipu

ARTS & CULTURE: Sponsored by Sky City

Recognising those who make a significant contribution to the arts and culture in our community

• Supporting the development of our creative community
• Providing access and opportunity for all to participate, enjoy and celebrate the arts
• Inspiring and empowering individuals and groups to reach their creative and artistic potential

• Celebrating our unique history and embracing our Maori Culture

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Sponsored by Queenstown Airport Corporation

Recognising community champions who exemplify serving community before self

• Contributing to a thriving people and welcoming community

• Creating awareness and support for community groups, projects and initiatives

• Raising and/or providing funds for community programmes, equipment and facilities

• Showcasing our community and local accomplishments

• Building the fabric and togetherness of the Wakatipu

 

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP: Sponsored by Buddle Findly

Recognising organisations dedicated to making the Wakatipu a smarter, safer, healthier and more sustainable place

• Leading the way in diversity, organisational transparency, caring for staff and contributing to the community in a positive way

• Contributions, initiatives and undertakings that focus on the protection and restoration of our environment

• Providing philanthropic support in the community and for community initiatives/programmes in areas such as education, sport, arts and culture, emergency services, seniors, community development

 

EDUCATION:

Recognising those making outstanding contributions to learning in the Wakatipu

• Providing educational opportunities for all

• Encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation and technological advancement

• Educating our community and visitors alike about our unique environment, our history and our special places

• Building resilience within our community through knowledge

• Sharing our stories, our places and ourselves

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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY: Sponsored by Skyline

Recognising contributions to environment

• Helping protect and restore the Wakatipu environment, flora and fauna

• Encouraging our people and our visitors to respect our environment

• Providing and ensuring open and safe access to our rivers, lakes and mountains

• Provision of healthy, sustainable, locally-sourced homes and buildings

• Encouraging, empowering and exemplifying a zero-waste philosophy

• Adoption of environmentally transformative business processes

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING: Sponsored by Moore Markhams

Recognising contributions to the health and wellbeing of our community

• Provision of support and services in health, activity and wellbeing

• Helping ensure the health and wellbeing of all those in the Wakatipu

• Recognising and supporting the unique health and wellbeing challenges of different cultures and groups within our community

• Provision of health and wellbeing education

• Contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of all those who call the Wakatipu home

 

RESILIENCE: Sponsored by PowerNet

Recognising those who care and those who come to our aid whenever the call is made

• Helping our people stand tall through any challenge

• Caring for whanau, neighbours and visitors alike

• Strengthening disaster resilience and keeping our community safe

• Provision of emergency / first response services

 

RISING STAR (Under 25): Sponsored by 45South

Recognising youth (under 25yr) making positive change in the Wakatipu

• Showing passion for and commitment to the Wakatipu

• Leading the charge, innovating and creating solutions for the betterment of environment

• Making a positive difference in our community by leading others as a positive role model

• Protecting and/or promoting health and wellbeing at a community, group or individual level

• Advocating for inclusivity and diversity

• Committing time and energy to volunteering

• Making positive change in their lives and inspiring peers in a positive way

 

​ SOCIAL IMPACT INNOVATOR:

Recognising contributions to growing giving and social impact

• Developing new programmes in social enterprise, impact investing, or philanthropy

• Encouraging and supporting innovative ideas and new approaches to bring about positive change in society.

• Finding solutions by innovating ideas to reshape communities through innovated programs, policies, and disrupting the landscape to offer solutions to bring us all forward to a more equitable and inclusive tomorrow

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​SPORT & RECREATION: Sponsored by Deloitte

Recognising those committed and dedicated to enriching the lives of those in the Wakatipu through sport and active recreation

• Supporting healthy lifestyles through provision of sport and leisure activities

• Supporting diversity and inclusion within sport and recreation

• Championing access, participation, leadership and community connection

• Inspiring and empowering sporting success in the Wakatipu

• Making positive impacts on children, young people and whanau through sport and recreation

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​YOUTH IMPACT: Sponsored by Walker & Co Realty


Recognising contributions to youth services

• Provision of support and services in health, education and wellbeing for our youths

• Providing opportunities for our youths to grow and shine
• Empowering youth to achieve success and live healthy productive lives