NZATD Awards 2024 |
NZATD Awards 2024 Finalists!After receiving the highest number of submissions ever, we are thrilled to announce our 2024 finalists! Individual Categories
Initiative Categories
Winners will be announced at the NZATD Awards 2024 Gala Dinner on 26 September in Auckland. Early bird tickets are still available, so grab your tickets today and join us in celebrating these amazing L&D people! The NZATD Awards are back for 2024!The NZATD Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements and innovation in Learning and Development across Aotearoa New Zealand. They serve as a benchmark for best practice, and provide inspiration for others to strive for excellence.
This is your chance to be recognised and celebrated for the excellent mahi you’ve been doing over the last two years. There are a range of individual and initiative awards on offer that reflect the depth and breadth of work being done by L&D professionals around New Zealand. Our awards are divided into two groups:
There is one winner per category. SponsorshipWe couldn't pull this event together without the amazing support of our sponsors! If you'd like to partner with us and be part of celebrating and promoting excellence within the Learning and Development industry, we'd love to hear from you. You can see which categories are still available to sponsor and what's involved by downloading our Sponsor Prospectus. Alternatively, feel free to contact us via awards@nzatd.org.nz.
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NZATD Awards 2024 Gala DinnerAn evening dedicated to recognising and celebrating excellence within the Aotearoa New Zealand Learning and Development community. We’ll be handing out some shiny awards to our 2024 winners before dancing the night away. Your ticket price includes dinner, drinks and dancing! Photos will be taken to capture some fantastic shots of us all in our party attire. This year the event is being held in Auckland at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre at 6pm on Thursday 26 September. If you would like to book at room at the Waipuna Hotel, you can email res@waipunahotel.co.nz and give them the reference NZATD 0924. The rates are $219 for the room, and $254 for room and breakfast. | Hanna Hudson being presented with the Emerging Practitioner of the Year 2022 award by Beryl Oldham from our 2023 Premier Partner Complete Learning Solutions | Key datesMark your calendars with this important dates!
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Enter the AwardsSubmissions for 2024 are now closed. In preparation for 2025, you can read the criteria for each category below and download a copy of the Submission Guidance. However, please note there may be minor changes for 2025. |
Categories and CriteriaThe awards are open to any member of the New Zealand L&D community (except for the NZATD Awards Committee). The categories are aligned with the NZATD Competency Framework and our values. Please refer to this information when reviewing criteria requirements for each category. Entrants must:
Projects must have been completed within the last two years. Applications are open from Monday 20 May 2024 until 11:59pm Sunday 30 June 2024. Finalists will be notified once judging is complete. Winners will be announced at the NZATD Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday 26 September at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in Auckland. Need help?If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Awards Committee at awards@nzatd.org.nz, who will connect you with someone from the Awards Committee. |
Individual Award CategoriesL&D Practitioner of the YearThis award is presented to a long-standing practitioner who demonstrates best practice and to recognise the contributions, inspiration and guidance they provide to the L&D community. Read moreCriteria
Emerging L&D Practitioner of the YearThis award is presented to a newer L&D practitioner to recognise the contributions they are making to the L&D community and encourage them to strive for best practice. Read moreCriteria
L&D Team MemberThis award is presented to an established L&D practitioner that works in a permanent or fixed term capacity, to recognise the contributions they are making to their organisation and the L&D community. Read moreCriteria
L&D ConsultantThis award is presented to an L&D practitioner that work in a consultancy capacity to recognise the contributions they are making to the L&D community. Read moreCriteria
L&D ManagerThis award is presented to an outstanding L&D manager to recognise the contributions, inspiration and guidance they provide to their team and the L&D community. Read moreCriteria
L&D StrategistThis award is presented to an L&D practitioner working at a more strategic level within the field of L&D, who provides inspiration, guidance and insight. Read moreCriteria
Individual Award CategoriesBest Induction or Onboarding programmeThis award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise best practice in bringing new employees into an organisation. Read moreCriteria
Best Compliance Learning ProgrammeThis award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise innovative, engaging and excellent compliance learning. Read moreCriteria
Best Transformation ProgrammeThis award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise success in delivering transformation learning. Read moreCriteria
Best Leadership Development ProgrammeThis award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise implementation of a leadership development programme to positively impact organisational performance and culture. Read moreCriteria
Best Skills-based Learning ProjectThis award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise their contribution to the ongoing development of their employees through skills-based training. Read moreCriteria
Best Online Learning ProjectThis award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise innovative, engaging and excellent online learning. Read moreCriteria
| Enter the awardsSubmissions for 2024 are now closed. Submission GuidanceNeed help?Email awards@nzatd.org.nz |