It was wonderful to be able to celebrate our Volunteers at National Training Forum at the end of October in Auckland.  We would like to to confirm our winners of our 2023 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 2023

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.

Runner Up

Hannah Barnao – Multiples Hutt Valley

 

Winner 2023

JENNY WHITE – Multiples Auckland Central

 

 

 

SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR 2023

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.

Runner Up

Lindsay Hamilton – Multiples Hutt Valley

 

Winners 2023 – JOINT WINNERS

SVANTJE REIBER – Multiples Auckland Central AND

AIMEE JOHNSON – Multiples Canterbury

 

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2023

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 2023

WINNER – 

FEI & PHIL CAHILL – Multiples Otago 

 

COMMUNITY DEDICATION 2023

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 2023

WINNER

RACHEL SMITH – Multiples Canterbury

 

CLUB OF THE YEAR 2023

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 2023

WINNER – MULTIPLES HUTT VALLEY