Minister of Health Volunteer Awards 2025
The Minister of Health Volunteer Awards recognise the thousands of unsung heroes who support New Zealand’s health services.
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Nominations for the 2025 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards are now open.
Since 2013, these awards have been a way to celebrate and pay tribute to all the incredible health volunteers in hospitals and the community for their significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
To nominate an individual or group download and complete the nomination form.
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Nomination Form - Minister of Health Volunteer Award
Nominations are open for six weeks and close 5pm on Sunday, 23 November 2025.
Email completed nomination form to: volunteerawards@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Nominations are open for six weeks and close at 5pm on Sunday, 23 November.
Winners will travel to Parliament in early 2026 to meet the Minister of Health.
Categories
- Health Care Provider Service Award
- Community/NGO Health Award
- Māori Health Service Award
- Pacific Health Service Award
- Mental Health Service Award
- Disabled Health Volunteer Award
- Youth Health Volunteer Award
- Long Service Award