Cambridge Community Board Awards
Celebrating community champions
The Cambridge Community Board Awards shine a light on people who help make Cambridge, Karāpiro and Maungatautari better places to live.
We honour people whose kindness, service, leadership, volunteerism, advocacy, mentorship and community spirit bring us together. They help make our communities vibrant, connected and resilient.
Many of these kind actions happen quietly, behind the scenes, but they have big and lasting impact. The Cambridge Community Board Awards are a special way to say thank you and celebrate those who make our community better for everyone.
Who can you nominate?
Nominees must:
- Live, work, volunteer, or make a significant contribution within Cambridge, Karāpiro or Maungatautari
- Show a positive impact on community wellbeing, connectedness or vibrancy
- Exemplify service, leadership, initiative, commitment or community spirit.
Current elected members of the Cambridge Community Board and Waipā District Council are not eligible.
Which contributions do we recognise?
We welcome nominations for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution through:
- Long-term volunteer service
- Community leadership and advocacy
- Support for local events, initiatives or projects
- Environmental stewardship
- Youth development and mentoring
- Arts, culture and heritage activities
- Sports leadership and participation
- Fundraising and charitable activities
- Service that strengthens local connections and resilience
These examples are not exhaustive. If someone is making a positive difference in our community, we encourage you to nominate them.
Make a nomination
Anyone can submit a nomination. This includes community members, schools, businesses, clubs, organisations and volunteer groups.
To complete a nomination, please provide:
- Details about the nominee
- Your details as the nominator
- A summary of the nominee's contribution
- Examples of their impact on the community
- Any supporting information you wish to include
Nominations open: September 1, 2026.
How we assess the nominations
Our panel of Cambridge Community Board members reviews nominations fairly and openly.
They look for:
| Community impact | Has this person made a positive difference in our community? |
|---|---|
| Service and commitment | Has this person shown dedication and worked hard for others? |
| Leadership and initiative | Has this person led by example, tried new things, or inspired people? |
| Community wellbeing | Has this person helped our community become more welcoming, connected, or strong? |
| Significance of contribution | How important is this person’s help to Cambridge and the surrounding area? |
Key dates
| Activity | Timing |
|---|---|
| Nominations open | September 1, 2026 |
| Nominations close | October 5, 2026 |
| Assessment period | October 2026 |
| Awards presentation | November 17, 2026 |
