5 July 2021
Minister of Health Volunteer Awards recognise local heroes Minister of Health Hon Andrew Little has announced the Minister of Health Volunteer Awards for 2021. The awards are an opportunity to recognise teams and individuals for their selfless commitment and dedication to improving the lives of others, he says.
Let’s celebrate and pay tribute to those individuals and teams of volunteers who make a difference to New Zealanders’ health.
calling for nominations
“These local heroes freely share their time and energy to benefit others. Their generosity and hard work deserve our gratitude every day and these awards are one way of doing that.”
for the 2021 Minister of Health
To the volunteers, Minister Little says: “Thank you for the contribution you make to our hospitals and communities.” Organisations can choose to nominate an individual volunteer or team of volunteers. Nominations could be for long-term commitment and achievement, an outstanding success, or action above and beyond the call of duty.
2021 Minister of Health
NOMINATIONS OPEN
volunteer awards Health volunteers make extraordinary contributions, to an extraordinary number of people, in an extraordinary number of ways. These awards celebrate health volunteers from all walks of life and give New Zealanders the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the inspirational commitment of health volunteers.
If you know a person or a team of volunteers who deserve a shout out nominate them before July 16. The awards will be presented at Parliament in August. For more information go the Ministry of Health website here.
Nominations now open
Closing 5 pm Friday 16 July 2021
Nominate someone today
health.govt.nz/volunteerawards
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