Organic NZ Emerging Leader of the Year
This award recognises someone working in an inspiring leadership role in the New Zealand organics/kai atua sector with under five years experience.
It is open to successful business/organisation leaders whose business/enterprise is certified organic or Hua Parakore verified. It is open to those who are leading the way to mitigate climate change and build a just society in harmony with nature and the planet.
The criteria
Nominations will be assessed on the following criteria.
Environmental Protection – how is this person helping to mitigate climate change? How is this inspiring others?
Social Responsibility – how does this person interact and engage with relevant communities including tangata whenua to build a just society? How is this inspiring others?
Sustainability/legacy – how has the work been made future-proof and financially viable; what systems, partnerships or team approaches have been established by the person to preserve the work.
Note: judges will also take into account other practices consistent with organic production. The following are examples of relevant practices and are not requirements for entry: community connections and links to tangata whenua, packaging practices, sustainable energy and resource use, advocacy for organics and other certifications such as living wage, carbon zero.
