Outdoors & Recreation Awards 2024: Announcing the winners
November 14, 2024
The recreation sector came together in Tāmaki Makaurau tonight for the Outdoors & Recreation Awards 2024.
Te Mahi Ako Apprentice of the Year 2024
John Mainu'u
Outdoors Awards 2024
Tohu Whaiao Māori – Māori Outcomes Award 2024
Whenua Iti – Fostering Futures programme
Te Tohu Tiakina Taiao - Environmental Leadership Award 2024
Outward Bound Trust of NZ – Manawa Ora
Te Tohu Whakaaweawe Kaupapa - Outstanding Event /Programme Award
- 2023 winner: NZ Sailing Trust & Auckland Kayaks - Rainbow / Takatāpui Programme
- 2024 winner: First Steps Outdoors – Girl POWA
Te Tohu Manu Kura- Supreme Award 2024
Hazel Nash
Recreation Awards 2024
Outstanding Community Programme Award 2024
Girls Skate NZ
Outstanding Event 2024
CLM Community Sport & Māngere College – The Big Move
Oustanding Park 2024
Wellington City Council & Mākara Peak Supporters - Mākara Peak
Outstanding Pool 2024
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
Outstanding Project (under $500,000) 2024
Kāpiti Coast District Council – The Meanwhile Space
Outstanding Project (over $500,000) 2024
- CPlay - CPlay Caroline Bay Playground
- Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council & Ngāi Tamarāwaho - Kōpurererua Valley Stream Realignment
- Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council & Ngāti Hangarau – Te Rere o Ōmanawa Project
Outstanding Recreation Facility 2024
- Western Bay of Plenty District Council – Island View Reserve Playground
- Selwyn District Council - Foster Park
Outstanding Research, Policy & Planning 2024
- Sport NZ & Wellington City Council – Skate Guidelines for Local Government
- Wellington City Council & Visitor Solutions - Te Awe Māpara – Community Facilities Plan
Emerging Recreation Leader 2024
Harry Roberts, Christchurch City Council
Paul Stuart Memorial Award 2024
Ben Rzoska, Christchurch City Council
Ian Galloway Memorial Cup 2024
Paul Andrews, Wellington City Council
Mark Mitchell Memorial Trophy 2024
Jenn Benden, Xyst
Fellowship Awards
- Jo Wiggins
- Brendon Rope
- Stella Luoni Morgan