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COMMUNITY
IMPACT AWARD.

This award recognises an engineer who has made a significant and positive social, cultural, and/or economic impact on a community, iwi, or New Zealand society. It celebrates individuals whose work demonstrates a deep commitment to improving the lives of others through engineering. 

Entrants should demonstrate: 

  • development and implementation of engineering solutions that address community needs, particularly those communities that need it most 

  • engagement in projects that enhance quality of life, infrastructure or services 

  • participation in disaster response or risk reduction initiatives 

  • contribution to heritage conservation or cultural preservation efforts 

  • involvement in public outreach or educational programs related to engineering 

  • long-term commitment to community service and the spirit of volunteering. 

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Eligibility 

  • Entries are open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. 

  • Their work must be substantially completed in New Zealand and undertaken between November 2022 and November 2024. 

  • The entrant doesn’t have to be an Engineering New Zealand member. 

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Judging criteria 

  • Community benefit (30%): Tangible positive impact on the target community  

  • Innovation (20%): Creative approaches to addressing community needs 

  • Engagement (20%): Effective collaboration with community stakeholders 

  • Sustainability (15%): Long-term viability and continued benefit of the initiative 

  • Leadership (15%): Demonstrated ability to inspire and mobilise others for community good 

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