Upcoming Events

Join us at Gibbs Farm!

This one-off event gives you rare access to one of the world’s most renowned outdoor sculpture collections. This is your chance to enjoy the sculptures up close and personal, all while contributing to a great cause. Gibbs Farm is privately owned and not open to the public, making this event an absolute must-see!

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Robert Walters Leadership Awards

The New Zealand Leadership Awards is back for its second year, and we’re excited to share that we will once again be the official charity partner for this incredible program. Nominations are now open! Don’t miss the chance to nominate yourself or an exceptional leader today and celebrate the inspirational individuals paving the way for Aotearoa’s future.

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Past Events

Excellence Awards 2024

On Thursday 17th October, we celebrated our annual National Excellence Awards at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre. This highly anticipated event shone a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of our ākonga, staff, and volunteers across Aotearoa.

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Excellence Awards 2023

On Thursday 2nd of November, we celebrated more than 27,000 students and others across the country who have been involved in the Foundation’s various youth development programmes including Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator and Project K over the previous 12 months.

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Excellence Awards 2022

After the past two years, we were excited to have an in-person National Excellence Awards at the Cordis Hotel celebrating the achievements and mahi of our rangatahi, mentors, volunteers and leaders over the past year.

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Excellence Awards 2021

The Graeme Dingle Foundation Excellence Awards 2021 were held a little differently this year by live streaming our awards across the country. Despite another year with challenges, the show must go on!

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Excellence Awards 2020

The Graeme Dingle Foundation Excellence Awards 2020 were held at The Vic Theatre in Devonport Wednesday 16 October 2020. Despite a global pandemic and a year fraught with challenges this was one show that had to go on....

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