NZATD Learning and Development Awards 2021

The NZATD Awards are held in conjunction with the NZATD Conference. The 2021 awards have a slightly different look to previous years.

The National Executive decided that it made sense to link the awards to NZATD Competency Framework. We have spent a considerable amount of time and consultation effort developing these. The Framework sets the standard for L&D in New Zealand. So why wouldn’t we link these two flagship items/events.

We are very excited with the final award categories. We consider they will provide a great variety of people and initiatives to be reviewed and celebrated.

The Individual Awards are awarded to individuals for their contributions to the field of L&D and the community.

The Initiative Awards are awarded to either an organisation, team or individual for a piece of learning that aligns with the best practice criteria of the award criteria.

As there are more awards than in previous years, there will be a single winner for each award, rather than a winner and runner up.

This is not a time to be embarrassed about putting your work forward. This is a time for us to find out what is happening in our L&D world and learn from each other. The process of reviewing your work through the lens of the application is a tremendous learning experience.

We encourage you to start by looking at the categories listed below then think about who you will encourage to enter – maybe even yourself.

Let’s make the 2021 NZATD Awards outstanding!

What are the awards you can apply for?

Individual Awards:

Award
L&D Practitioner	This award is for long-standing practitioners who demonstrates best practice and to recognise the contributions, inspiration and guidance they provide to the L&D community Eligible applicants will be currently employed in the L&D field for more than two years
Emerging L&D Practitioner	This award is to encourage newer L&D practitioners to strive for best practice and recognise the contributions they are making to the community Eligible applicants will be currently employed in the L&D field for less than two years
L&D Consultant	This award recognises those L&D practitioners that work in a consultancy capacity Eligible applicants will contract L&D services for more than two years
L&D Manager	To recognise outstanding L&D managers and the contributions, inspiration and guidance they provide to their team and the L&D community Eligible applicants will be Employed in the field of L&D and lead a team of at least two people
L&D Strategist	To recognise those working at a more strategic level within the field of L&D, who provide inspiration, guidance and insight Eligible application will report to CE or contract L&D Strategic services

Initiative Awards:

Award
Accessibility	To recognise the efforts that go into creating an accessible piece of learning and encourage best practice Eligible initiatives will comply with accessibility standards
Budget-conscious	To recognise outstanding learning that has been developed within tight budget constraints Eligible initiatives will have a total project cost <$12,000 with innovative use of resources
Compliance	To recognise innovative, engaging and excellent compliance learning Eligible initiatives will have an assessment against nationally recognised compliance topic
Blended Learning	To recognise blended learning solution combines multiples learning interventions to create a cohesive learning programme Eligible initiatives will include a minimum of three learning initiatives
Emerging Technology	To recognise the changing world of L&D and those who are embracing it Eligible initiatives will use of new technology in a learning setting

Important Dates

Applications closed: 07 May 2021

Winners announced: 23/24 June 2021 as part of the conference

Information to Help you Apply

NZATD Competency Framework

Preparing a Successful Application