When do nominations close and voting start?
Who can vote?
How will finalists be selected?
Who can be nominated for the Kiwi Battler competition?
Do they have to be a volunteer?
Can I nominate a group of battlers?
When do nominations close and voting start?
Here.s the timeline for the Kiwi Battler competition
- Competition announced by Foundation/nominations open: Wednesday 14 July
- Nominations close: Tuesday 27 July
- Regional shortlists announced: Wednesday 18 August
- Voting opens: Wednesday 18 August
- Voting closes: Wednesday 1 September
- Winners announced and prizes awarded in the regions during September.
Details on timing and process for the national announcement are still being developed but tentative timing is early October.
Anyone can vote, but only once, and you will need to supply a valid email address. So decide on who you want to support and give them a thumbs up. The finalist with the most votes in each region wins $10,000 for their chosen charity or cause, and $1,000 for themselves.
How will finalists be selected?
A panel will select the five finalists for each region. The panel will have representatives from The Morgan Foundation, NZ Police, and an independent person from the region.
There are three criteria:
- They must do some kind of community focused activity (either as their job or in their spare time);
- they must have shown determination and stick–at–it–ness to overcome obstacles;
- and they must have achieved benefits for their community.
They can be any age, involved in any area of activity, in any part of New Zealand.
Do they have to be a volunteer?
No, they don’t have to be a volunteer (although they could be).
Can I nominate a group of battlers?
Yes, feel free to nominate a couple or family or other group. They will have to choose one charity and share the prize.
