OnYa Awards

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ONYA Awards

The ONYA Awards are a refresh and rebrand of our previously named Citizen and Young Achiever Awards.

Hauraki District Council now hold the ONYA awards evening every two years, where members of the community are acknowledged and celebrated for the incredible achievements and positive difference they have made within their communities through their outstanding dedication and community spirit.

It’s our way of saying Good OnYa – you’ve made a difference.

We wanted the name of the awards to reflect that. Just like the Oscars, we think the ONYA's will become instantly recognisable as the local award that celebrates the best of our community champions.

for caring about your community - Individual award for service to the community
for working together to make a difference - Community group award for service to the community
for knocking it out of the park - Award for service or achievement in Sport or Recreation
for enhancing and enriching our lives - Award for service or achievement in Arts or Culture

The Council's Special Awards Working Party will also decide the recipient of the OnYa - Tu Meke award, chosen from the successful nominees in the four categories.

Tu Meke / for going above and beyond - Special award for outstanding service to the community

Who is Eligible?

The services for which the nominee is recommended must be related to activity within the Hauraki District, or activity directly benefiting the Hauraki District.

A nomination may be withdrawn if, in the opinion of the Special Awards Working Party, the required standard has not been achieved.

An Award may recognise achievement, service or outstanding long term service to a community; or

Any other activity or action that is considered worthy of award by Council.

Nomination Forms

Nominations are now closed for 2025

In election years, nominations must be submitted by July to be considered for that year’s awards evening. In all other years, the cut-off is September.
The awards are held every two years, in odd-numbered years (e.g. 2025, 2027, etc.).