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Apprentice of the Year


Apprentice of the Year

This award recognises an individual who can demonstrate a well-rounded character and is driven to learn and excel in his/her career. The candidate must also demonstrate leadership qualities and have made a contribution to the community. Sponsored by Stellar Recruitment.

Recognising excellence in the performance of Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) members in:
Young Contractor of the Year
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Entries close: Friday, 19 June 2026

This award recognises an individual who can demonstrate a well-rounded character and is driven to learn and excel in his/her career. The candidate must also demonstrate leadership qualities and have made a contribution to the community. 

Sponsored by Stellar Recruitment

  • Eligibility
  • Questions

Eligibility

ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY 

Entries are open for individuals that: 

  1. Are studying towards an apprenticeship or following a structured company-sponsored trade training programme (or have completed either of these in the previous 12 months).
  2. Are an employee of a CCNZ Contractor Member that either is a member of the Auckland branch or has a permanent branch office in Auckland
  3. Are normally resident within the Auckland region and if working on a project outside Auckland, intend to return to the Auckland region on completion
  4. Are able to demonstrate industry experience to date
  5. Are engaged in the civil contracting industry
  6. Are of any age (no age criteria)

JUDGING AND AWARDS PROCESS 

  1. All entries must be completed and submitted solely online by Friday 15 August 2025, 12pm via the purpose built portal.  
  2. Entries will be short-listed and finalists advised 2 weeks after entries close. A judging panel will then interview the finalists. 
  3. Finalists are required to provide an electronic original size (high resolution) headshot photo.  This photograph will be used for the awards presentations. 
  4. Entry submissions will only be considered if entered into the online portal i.e., each question is answered in the portal. For the avoidance of doubt, PDF submissions will not be accepted. 
  5. Entry submissions must address each of the areas on which the entry will be judged and, in the order outlined is preferred. 
  6. The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. 
  7. Entrants shall not contact the judges for feedback on the judging process or results. 
  8. Entrants must be available to attend the Auckland CCNZ Hynds Construction Awards Event on Saturday 8 November 2025. 
  9. Entrants that meet these criteria may also be selected by the judges from the entrants to the other People Awards. 
  10. CCNZ Auckland Branch reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions, or issue binding rulings, on any matter not included in the terms and conditions. Such decisions shall be final. 
  11. By entering the Awards, the entrants consent to the Sponsors being permitted to use the winners’ names and photographs, from the Event, for future marketing promotions for the period limited to 12 months from the date of the Event. Please note that if the Sponsor wishes to use the winners’ details and Event photographs for any other purpose other than to celebrate a win of the Sponsor’s categories at the Event, it must obtain the winner’s prior written consent. 

Award Application Questions

How long have you worked within the civil contracting industry?


What roles have you had?


What are you training/studying for now and are there any challenges you have had to overcome?


What have you contributed to the business or industry over and above your core responsibilities?


Tell us about any community groups or organisations that you may be involved in? (optional)


What do you enjoy most about the civil contracting industry?


What do think your greatest strengths are?


What gives you the most satisfaction in a day?


Provide a document from your nominator supporting the nomination. (optional)

Please attach a supporting document. Example: word document, pdf, email.

 
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