National Awards

Personal Improvement Award 2026

This award recognises an individual who has committed themselves to ongoing training and development for the betterment of themselves and their employers and how they make the most of the opportunities made available to them in the civil and general contracting industry.

Recognising excellence in the performance of Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) members in:

Training Award

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Entries close: Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Thank you to Stellar Recruitment for sponsoring this award.

Entries are open to all members of the CCNZ Canterbury Westland Branch.

This award celebrates an individual who is dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth within the civil contracting industry and in their personal lives.

Nominees should demonstrate:

A strong commitment to ongoing training and upskilling
How their development has positively impacted their work and employer
Initiative in making the most of available learning opportunities
A clear drive to build a long-term career in the industry
Whether through formal education, on-the-job training, or industry programmes, this person stands out for their dedication to self-improvement and contribution to their team, their employer and their personal goals

Key Dates
Awards entries open	Now
Awards entries close	Midnight, Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Judging process begins	7 September 2026
Winners announced at the Canterbury Westland Branch Awards Dinner held at Te Pae Convention Centre.	Friday 6 November 2026

For further info please contact:
Megan Gibbins - CCNZ Canterbury Westland Branch Secretary
027 406 3953
Canterbury@civilcontractors.co.nz

Eligibility
Questions

Eligibility

Applications are open to individuals that are:

Employed within the civil construction industry by a CCNZ contractor member
Committed and have a training and development pathway and end goal in place
Nominated by an employer, manager or mentor
If a finalist, you are available to attend the CCNZ Canterbury Westland Awards Dinner 6 November 2026