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Northland Trainee Award


Northland Trainee Award

Warren Drake Memorial - Trainee of the Year Award & Scholarship

Recognising excellence in the performance of Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) members in:
Training Award
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Entries close: Friday, 08 May 2026

**Remember**

*Assistance is only ever an email away, if you are stuck with anything please contact Grace on northland@civilcontractors.co.nz in the first instance.

* Attach good quality photos with your submission in the Supporting Documentation tab, or to individual questions to visually support specific answers.

* Where requested please upload no more than 5 pictures to best represent your entry and be considered for inclusion in the presentation shown on screen during the Awards Night (final photo selection is at the discretion of the committee)

* Videos may also be added to every submission and will be included in the entry package provided to judges but we cannot guarantee all videos will be shown on screen during the Awards Night (final video selection is at the discretion of the committee). Videos must be no longer than 60 seconds.

**Key Dates**

* 8:00am April 1st - Entries open

* 11:59pm May 8th – Entries close, no extensions (we mean it this time).

* Friday 12th June - Winners announced at the 2026 CCNZ Northland Construction Awards Dinner

**Summary**

All entries must be accompanied by a summary no longer than 100 words to be read out during the Award presentation.

  • Eligibility
  • Questions

Eligibility

  • Entry must include evidence of completion or enrolment in a training program that is NZQA Level 3 or higher
  • Not all questions need to be completed but the more information available the better for judging purposes
  • Applications are open to organisations who are members of the Northland Branch of CCNZ.

Award Application Questions

1. Nominee Summary (max 100 word count)

Describe and summarise this person and why they been nominated.

This is what will be read out during the Awards Night presentation.

Attach no more than 5 photos you believe best represent the nominee to this question for considered for inclusion in the presentation shown on screen during the Awards Night (final photo selection is at the discretion of the committee).


2. Achievements

What are the Nominees most important achievements, highlights, or successes to date?

These can be completed by the Nominator and/or the Nominee

*This question is not mandatory but the more information available the better for judging purposes.


3. Performance Excellence

Describe an occasion (or occasions) where the Nominee has stood out as an excellent performer.

*This question is not mandatory but the more information available the better for judging purposes.


4. Nominee’s “Why?”

Why did Nominee choose a career in the civil construction industry? What is their motivator for success?

*This question is not mandatory but the more information available the better for judging purposes.


5. Aspirations

What are the Nominees long term goals or plans for the future?

*This question is not mandatory but the more information available the better for judging purposes.



 
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