As 2021 draws to an end, we have realised we neglected to confirm our winners of our 2021 Multiples NZ Volunteer Awards

Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and thank you to all those who submitted a nomination. 

 

EMERGING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2021

Awarded to a volunteer who has stepped up and made a difference in their club or the New Zealand multiples community in their first 18 months as a volunteer (either on a committee or in a specific volunteer role e.g. starting a sub-branch, running a playgroup, being a contact person). The award highlights not only their contribution thus far, but their potential/intention to contribute to the multiple’s community in the future. The volunteer must be a financial member of a Multiples NZ affiliated club or Multiples NZ. Prize includes $50 cash and $100 to the winner’s local Multiples NZ affiliated club.

 

Winner 2021

FRAN EVERSFIELD – Multiples Auckland Central

 

SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR 2021

Awarded to a volunteer who has provided exceptional service by supporting a family or families with multiples in the past year. The volunteer must be a financial member of a Multiples NZ affiliated club or Multiples NZ. Prize includes $50 cash and $100 to the winners local Multiples NZ affiliated club.

 

Winners 2021

WINNER – HELEN LOUISE JOHNSON – Multiples Canterbury

RUNNER UP – TRACEY AUSTIN – Multiples Counties Manukau

 

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2021

The nominees of the Volunteer of the Year award are made up of the award winners of the Volunteer of the Month Award. All monthly winners from September of the previous year through to the month of August will be considered as nominees for the Volunteer of the Year award (not every month will have a Volunteer of the Month winner). The Volunteer of the Year is awarded to a volunteer who has provided exceptional service for the betterment of families with multiples within their local area or nationally. The volunteer must be a financial member of a Multiples NZ affiliated club or Multiples NZ. Prize includes $50 cash and $100 to the winner’s local Multiples NZ affiliated club.

 

Winners 2021

JOINT WINNER – CHLOE MILLER – Multiples Canterbury

JOINT WINNER – NICOLE JANE – Multiples Hawkes Bay

RUNNER UP – LIZ CAMPBELL – Multiples Otago

 

COMMUNITY DEDICATION 2021

Awarded to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to their club or the New Zealand multiples community for at least five years regardless of their role – from committee members to those people helping behind the scenes. Prize includes $50 cash and $100 to the winner’s local Multiples NZ affiliated club.

 

Winners 2021

WINNER – HEATHER BEN – Multiples Counties Manukau

RUNNER UP – BEATE NOLAN – KapiMana Multiples

 

CLUB OF THE YEAR 2021

Awarded to a Multiples NZ affiliated club that encompasses all or some of the following attributes:

• Has built and/or maintains a strong sense of belonging in its members.
• There has been significant membership growth and retention of members.
• Develops and implements innovative projects that support the needs of multiple families
• Is governed by a committee that acts in the best interests of its member families, understands its responsibilities and has systems in place to exercise them properly.
• Shows a willingness to share ideas and experiences at a national level.
• Grows and maintains positive relationships with the wider community, support agencies and national sponsors.
• Recovered after facing significant challenges such as dwindling membership, lack of committee or finances.

$300 cash prize

 

Winners 2021

WINNER – MULTIPLES OTAGO

RUNNER UP – MULTIPLES AUCKLAND CENTRAL