Every year, we team up with Wellington Airport to recognise the work of community groups in Upper Hutt. The focus of the awards is to celebrate volunteers for their valuable contribution to society.

In the first round, the Wellington region’s five councils (Wellington City, Porirua, Kāpiti, Hutt City, and Upper Hutt) recognise their local volunteer organisations in six different categories.

For the second and final round, winners from each region progress to the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards (WARCA) for the overall award in their category, and the opportunity to be named Supreme Winner. The winners are announced at an annual celebration dinner. 

The awards have been run since 2004, recognising hundreds of community groups across the region. Nominations are open during April and May each year, and there is $50,000 in awards and prizes to be won.

Nominate and be in to win

Which community group has made a difference for you? Know a volunteer-led initiative that deserves to be recognised?

Nominate a group today and go in a prize draw to win a getaway package from Rydges Wellington Airport.

For more information, please visit the page on Upper Hutt City Council’s website, or visit the visit the official Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards website.

Source: Upper Hutt City Council

13/05/26