The Kāpiti Good Sorts Awards recognise individual residents who’ve made a lasting impact in the community. It’s about celebrating our local heroes – those who care about our community and work hard to make a difference for those who call Kāpiti home. Based on public nominations, these Council awards recognise exemplary service or leadership in our community.
Congratulations to this years winners!
Good Sorts criteria
Kāpiti Good Sorts Awards are awarded to individuals who show kotahitanga (community spirit) by:
- Taha Rangatira - leading by example, through compassion and kindness, to support and serve our communities.
- Taha Manaaki - enhancing the wellbeing of vulnerable people in our community.
- Taha whānau - creating new ways to help our communities be safe, healthy, thriving, and connected.
He aha te mea nui o Te Ao, mākū e kī atu? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, people, people.
Eligibility
- Nominees must be a Kāpiti resident.
- Elected members and Kāpiti Coast District Council employees are not eligible for these awards.
Judging
Our judging panel assess the merits of each nomination against the following criteria and supporting evidence to decide who'll receive a Kāpiti Good Sorts award.
- the reason for the nomination, including the extent to which the above criteria was met
- whether the contribution is substantially voluntary in nature
- the benefit and impact of the actions or activities within the district
- the nature of the communities positively affected (this may include neighbours, households, hāpu, iwi, and other groups within the district)
- any other supporting information or evidence.
Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards
Kāpiti Coast District Council, together with Wellington Airport, work together to honour the efforts made by groups of residents in our district.
The Wellington Airport Regional Awards recognise the contributions made by community groups in six categories:
- arts and culture
- education and child/youth development
- health and wellbeing
- heritage and environment
- sport and leisure
- rising star category for emerging groups.
Note: these awards recognise community groups and organisations, not individual volunteers.
