NZATD Learning and Development Awards 2023

NZATD Learning and Development Awards 2023

We are excited to announce to announce the NZATD Awards are back, bigger and better, for 2023! 

This is your opportunity to be recognised for the work you do and celebrate excellence within our community. There are a range of individual and initiative awards on offer that reflect the outstanding work being done by L&D professionals around New Zealand. 

For 2023 we are making some minor changes to the categories based on feedback from entrants and judges in 2022.  We are also pleased to announce a new initiative category for 2023: Best Online Learning Project!  

Our awards are divided into two groups: 

  • Individual awards that are presented to individuals for their contributions to the field of L&D and the community.  
  • Initiative awards that are presented to an organisation, team or individual for a learning project or initiative that demonstrates best practice.  

There is one winner per category. 

The awards are open to any member of the New Zealand L&D community (except for the NZATD National Executive).  

Entrants must: 

  • demonstrate how they or their chosen project meets the award category criteria 
  • be based in or work primarily for a New Zealand based organisation.  

Projects must have been completed within the last two years. 

Applications for 2023 will open on Wednesday 3 May.   

Winners will be announced at the NZATD Awards Gala Dinner in September. More details to come as they are confirmed about this. 

 

 

Sponsorship 

We also have a number of great sponsorship opportunities.  Details will be available in our sponsor prospectus, being released shortly.  To receive a copy or register your interest in becoming a sponsor, contact nzatd@avenues.co.nz 

Award Categories and Criteria

Our awards categories are aligned with the NZATD Competency Framework and our values. Please refer to this information when reviewing criteria requirements for each category.

 

Individual Award

NZATD L&D Practitioner

This 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.


Criteria

  • Be employed in the L&D field for more than five years 
  • Demonstrate application of the NZATD Competency Framework, Core Competencies (Adult Learning Principles and Learning and Development Practice) 
  • Demonstrate high skill in the application of three NZATD Competency Framework Specialist Competencies (Instructional Design, Assessment, On-the-Job Training, Evaluation, eLearning, Facilitation, Informal/Social Learning)   
  • Demonstrate application of one NZATD value (Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Mohiotanga, Tikanga) 

Emerging L&D Practitioner

This 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. 


Criteria

  • Be employed in the L&D field for less than two years
  • Demonstrate application of the NZATD Competency Framework, Core Competencies (Adult Learning Principles and Learning and Development Practice)
  • Demonstrate high skills in the application of at least one NZATD Competency Framework Specialist Competency (Instructional Design, Assessment, On-the-Job Training, Evaluation, eLearning, Facilitation, Informal/Social Learning)
  • Demonstrate application of at least one NZATD value (Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Mohiotanga, Tikanga)

L&D Team Member

This 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. 


Criteria

  • Be employed, in a permanent or fixed term capacity, in the field of L&D for more than two years
  • Demonstrate application of the NZATD Competency Framework, Core Competencies (Adult Learning Principles and Learning and Development Practice)
  • Demonstrate skills in the application of at least two NZATD Competency Framework, Specialist Competencies (Instructional Design, Assessment, On-the-Job Training, Evaluation, eLearning, Facilitation, Informal/Social Learning)
  • Demonstrate application of at least one NZATD value (Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Mohiotanga, Tikanga)

L&D Consultant

This 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.

 

Criteria

  • Have provided contract L&D services for at least two years
  • Demonstrate application of the NZATD Competency Framework Core Competencies (Adult Learning Principles and Learning and Development Practice)
  • Demonstrate high skills in the application of at least two NZATD Competency Framework – Specialist Competencies (Instructional Design, Assessment, On-the-Job Training, Evaluation, eLearning, Facilitation, Informal/Social Learning)
  • Demonstrate application of at least one NZATD value (Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Mohiotanga, Tikanga)

L&D Manager

This 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. 

Criteria

  • Be employed in the field of L&D and lead a team of at least two people
  • Demonstrate application of one NZATD Competency Framework  –  Learning Leader Competencies (Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business stakeholders, develop and maintain effective L&D reporting systems, plan and oversee the L&D project lifecycle)
  • Demonstrate application of at least one NZATD value (Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Mohiotanga, Tikanga)

    L&D Strategist

    This 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.


    Criteria

    • Report directly to CE or contracts to provide L&D Strategic Services to an organisation
    • Demonstrate application of two  NZATD Competency Framework  –  Learning Strategist Competencies (Provides input into business strategy at Executive and Board level through learning lens, develops cases for strategic L&D initiatives, champions L&D with strategic stakeholders manage the delivery of learning at the enterprise level and manage strategic learning initiatives to support organisational talent management) 
    • Demonstrate application of at least one NZATD value (Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Mohiotanga, Tikanga)

    Initiative Awards 

     

    Best Induction or Onboarding programme

    This award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise best practice for onboarding new employees into the organisation.


    Criteria

    Best Compliance Learning Programme

    This award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise innovative, engaging and excellent compliance learning.


    Criteria

    • Relate to a nationally recognised compliance topic
    • Demonstrate innovative use of resources within project budget
    • Demonstrate consideration or integration of diversity and inclusion
    • Demonstrate application of the NZATD Competency Framework – Core Competencies (Adult Learning Principles and Learning and Development Practice)
    • Demonstrate high level of application of the NZATD Competency Framework  –  Specialist Competency Assessment
    • Demonstrate application of least one other NZATD Competency Framework –  Specialist Competency (Instructional Design, Evaluation, Coaching, On-the-Job Training, eLearning, Facilitation, Informal/Social Learning)

    Best System Transformation Programme

    This award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise success is delivering transformation learning.


    Criteria

    • Relate to a programme of work that includes both system and process transformation
    • Demonstrate an innovative use of resources within project budget
    • Demonstrate consideration or integration of diversity and inclusion
    • Demonstrate application of the NZATD Competency Framework – Core Competencies (Adult Learning Principles and Learning and Development Practice)
    • Demonstrate considered, actual or planned application of the NZATD Competency Framework – Specialist Competency Evaluation
    • Demonstrate application of least one other NZATD Competency Framework  –  Specialist Competency (Instructional Design, Assessment, Coaching, On-the-Job Training, eLearning, Facilitation, Informal/Social Learning)

    Best Leadership Development Programme

    This award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise implementation of a leadership development programme to positively impact organisational performance and culture.


    Criteria

    Best Skills-based Learning Project

    This award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise their contribution to the ongoing development of their employees through skills-based training.


    Criteria

    Best Online Learning Project

    This award is presented to an organisation, company or individual to recognise innovative, engaging and excellent online learning. 


    Criteria

    Need help?

    If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Donna Vincent at nzatd@nzatd.org.nz, who will connect you with someone from the Awards 2023 Committee.

    View our 2022 Winners Here