Nominations are now closed for the 2024 Kawerau Young Achievers Awards.
The above video showcases the inaugural Kawerau Young Achievers Awards 'Virtual Ceremony' released on 12 November 2021. This year we were proud to acknowledge and celebrate 115 youth. Congratulations to all our Kawerau Young Achievers who have excelled in academic, sporting and cultural endeavours who were acknowledged in this unique award ceremony. Special thanks to Kawerau Youth Councillors and MCs Matariki Turuwhenua and Munro Elliott-Brooking. Ngā mihi nui to our local kaumatua Koro Te Haukakawa (Boycie) Te Rire for the karakia (blessing).
Keep making the most of every opportunity. Congratulation from the Kawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell, Deputy Mayor Faylene Tunui, Councillor Berice Julian, Councillor Carolyn Ion, Councillor Warwick Godfery, Councillor Sela Kingi, Councillor Aaron Rangihika, Councillor David Sparks, and Councillor Rex Savage.
Thank you very much to all the participants, works and supports for the Young Achiever Awards.
Kawerau Young Achievers Awards
Supporting youth excellence in district, regional, national and international endeavors.
Nominations are called for each year for students who in the previous 12 months have highly achieved academically and or sporting at a district, regional, national or international level.
For more information contact JJ Rika (KDC Youth Projects Officer)
Tel: 07 306 9048
Mobile: 027 886 0494