Freshwater Champions Nomination

Do you know people who are passionate about the health of our freshwaters, and who are making a difference with impactful actions? Cawthron Freshwater Champions seeks to recognise, celebrate and share the awesome mahi that is taking place to improve freshwater health throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. We invite you to nominate an individual or group for the 2026 Freshwater Champions awards. Nominations close 23 March 2026.

If you have any issues with this form, please contact foundation@cawthron.org.nz.

Nominator’s details

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Phone number

Nominee’s details

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* 5. First Name (if nominating a group, name of contact person)

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* 6. Last Name (if nominating a group, name of contact person)

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* 7. Email Address

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* 8. Explain why you consider this person/group to be a Freshwater Champion

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* 9. Which category would you like them to be considered for? Tick as many that apply.

Individual/Family Actions (on the ground actions)

Te Ao Māori (individual or group with Te Ao Māori focus)

Engagement (individuals advocating at a local or national level)

Early Impact (Catchment group)

Established Group (Catchment group)

Other (please specify)

Freshwater Champions Nomination

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Phone number

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* 5. First Name (if nominating a group, name of contact person)

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* 6. Last Name (if nominating a group, name of contact person)

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* 7. Email Address

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* 8. Explain why you consider this person/group to be a Freshwater Champion

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* 9. Which category would you like them to be considered for? Tick as many that apply.

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* 10. If you wish to submit further supporting documentation, please upload it via the button below. Maximum file size is 16MB.

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* 11. Upload a second file here. Maximum file size is 16MB. To send additional files please email foundation@cawthron.org.nz.