It’s that time of year when we recognise and celebrate the amazing work that our people have contributed to Unitec.
This year, we’re launching new categories that are targeted to specific areas of work. You can choose the category that best suits that fabulous colleague or team, whether they’re a teacher or in a support role. Nominating is easy! Just 300 words on the digital form is all it takes – take a look at the form below and get your nominations in now.
Awards categories 
Click on the links below for the nomination form. Nominations close on Monday 12 November.
- Excellence in support
An individual in a support role who has consistently stood out; who supports our staff with systems and processes; supports teachers to deliver education to our students; directly supports students in their journey at Unitec - Contribution to Unitec and/or wider community
An individual or team who has gone above and beyond in their role, and made a significant contribution to the Unitec community and/or the wider community. All staff eligible - Innovation and Enterprise Award
An individual or team that has demonstrated innovation and/or enterprise. All staff eligible - Te Noho Kotahitanga Team Award
A team that has demonstrated excellence and has lived our values throughout the year. All teams eligible - Unitec Champion Award
An individual who has demonstrated all-round excellence and contribution. All staff eligible
Teaching and research:
- Excellence in Teaching
An experienced teacher or teaching team, who has demonstrated excellence in their teaching for over five years - Kaupapa Māori
A teacher or teaching team that has demonstrated excellence in tertiary teaching in a Kaupapa Māori context, for over five years - Emerging Teacher
An individual teacher who has been teaching for up to five years - Excellence in Research
An experienced or early career researcher or research team, who has demonstrated excellence in their research for over 5 years.
Check out the Nest Excellence Awards page for more information and the full list.
The Awards prizegiving event takes place on Thursday 6 December – details to come soon but save the date now for this special time to recognise and celebrate your colleagues.