National Awards

Z 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:

Z People Awards

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Entries close: Tuesday, 09 June 2026

This is a FREE to enter award.

Z is a Kiwi company committed to being world-class and leading the way to do what matters. Z has a long-standing relationship with CCNZ and is a proud supporter of its People Awards, recognising the achievements and professional development of individuals within the civil construction industry.

Key Dates
Applications close at midnight - now extended	Tuesday 9 June
Judges review the submissions and arrange online interviews with the finalists (if necessary)	June
Flights, accommodation & conference registrations organised for the finalists - all costs covered by CCNZ	Early July
Winners announced at the Z Energy Awards Luncheon at CCNZ Conference held in Wellington	Friday 14 August

What the finalists get

Flights for the finalist and a support person to and from Wellington
Accommodation for 2 including breakfast
Entry to the Z Energy awards lunch for 2 people
1 day conference registration for Friday 14 August for 2 people
2 tickets to attend the Hirepool Construction Excellence awards dinner Friday evening 14 August 2026

Award winner receives

$1,000 cash from CCNZ
A trophy from Z
One year’s subscription to Contractor Magazine

Click here to download the award information, entry criteria and questions.

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 Conference in Wellington , Friday 14 August 2026