Selection Process

1/ Applications are open from 16 May and close 4 July 2011 – applicants are expected to fill in the entry form online or contact pacificyouthawards@mpia.govt.nz for a word document application

2/ Finalists will be contacted in July 2011 for an interview.

3/ The selection panel will make a decision based on the written applications, the interview with the applicants and reference checks.

4/ Finalists will be notified in August and the Award winner from each category will be invited to the Awards Ceremony.

5/ The awards ceremony will take place in Wellington 10 August.

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Appraisal of applications by a selection panel

10 July - 30 July 2011

The selection panel will comprise representatives from the four sponsors and two representatives from the Pacific community.

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Winners announced

Winners will be notified 5 August 2011 and will be invited to the Awards Ceremony.

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