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Otago Young Contractor of the Year


Otago Young Contractor of the Year

Celebrating young up and coming people within the civil industry. This award category is free to enter and is open to all financial members of CCNZ Otago Branch.

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, 25 April 2025

Young Contractor of the Year Award for 2024 - This award is to promote growth and excellence amongst our young members, and reward them for their hard work and dedication to the industry.

Employers should nominate employees that best represent their own business. We will be looking for nominees that demonstrate safe work practices, innovative solutions, and an advanced understanding of the civil construction industry, whilst striving for continuous growth in their professional development.

Judging & Awards Process

  • The online submissions are assessed by the judges (scroll down and click Questions to view them).
  • Entries will be short-listed.
  • Finalists are required to provide an electronic original size (high resolution) headshot photo (to be uploaded during the online application process).
  • Nominees give permission for their image to be used for promotional purposes should they win the award.
  • Nominees must be available to attend the Otago Branch Annual Construction Awards Dinner on Friday 6th June 2025 at The Millennium Hotel in Queenstown where the winner will be announced.
Key Dates
Awards entries open Now
Awards entries close 5pm Friday 25 April
Judging process begins Monday 28 April
Winners announced at the Otago Branch Awards dinner held at Dunedin Town Hall - click here to book
Friday 6 June

For further info please contact:
Nic Darling CCNZ Otago Branch Secretary, 027 205 6399, otago@civilcontractors.co.nz
Or
Eve Cooper CCNZ Southern Regional Manager, 021 906 481, eve@civilcontractors.co.nz

  • Eligibility
  • Questions

Eligibility

Criteria for entry:

  • Age 30 and under.
  • Must be employed by a CCNZ Otago member.
  • A headshot is required and nominees give permission for the image to be used for promotional purposes should they win the award.
  • Nominees must be able to attend the Otago CCNZ Hynds Construction Awards, Friday 6 June at The Millenium Hotel in Queenstown

Award Application Questions

Questions for the nominator

Please provide information on the nominee's:

  1. Demonstration of safe work practices
  2. Innovative solutions
  3. Advanced understanding of the civil construction industry

Questions for the nominee

Tell us about yourself.

  1. What personal success are you proud of?
  2. Tell us about your achievements to date.
  3. Any highlights in your career over the last 12 months.
  4. Describe an occasion where you have stood out as an excellent performer.
  5. Why did you choose a career in the civil contraction industry?
  6. What are your long-term goals or plans for the future?
  7. What other skills or training do you need to get to your goals?
  8. If a young person expressed to you they were considering entering the civil construction industry, what would you tell them?
  9. How do you feel you make a difference in the company you work for?
  10. Who inspires you and why? (industry or otherwise)


 
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