Honours and awards
People are at the heart of our work. Red Cross honours and awards are one way of thanking those who give significant time and effort to support our mission.
Our awards
Red Cross people may be eligible for awards at the area, national or international level.
Learn more about the different types of honours and awards
Eligibility
Red Cross people are eligible for honours and awards, provided they meet criteria for that award such as a specific duration or type of service, or exceptional service in their role.
The honours and awards offered by New Zealand Red Cross are outlined in our Regulations under 'Recognition' (pages 24 to 27).
Read the Regulations
More details about eligibility criteria for each type of award and how these nominations are considered are on our 'types of honours and awards' page.
Learn more about eligibility
Nominate someone for an award
You can nominate a Red Cross person for either a New Zealand Red Cross Area Award or a New Zealand Red Cross National Award by using the links below.
Sometimes we also have the opportunity to nominate our people for international awards. When this happens, we share information on this page.
Nominating someone for an Area award
We have two opportunities to nominate people for Area awards each year. Please submit your nominations for either:
- Our nominations round that closes 1 May, or
- Our nominations round that closes 1 November.
Fill in our Area Awards nomination form
Nominating someone for a National award
National awards are announced once a year at National Council in November, with presentations held later at local events.
- Nominations close 1 June
Fill in our National Awards nomination form
Nominating someone for an International Award
International Awards timelines are announced by the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement leadership. When there are calls for nominations, we will share these with New Zealand Red Cross people.
Read more about the types of honours and awards
Apply for a scholarship
New Zealand Red Cross people aged 18 and 30 can apply for the Jennifer Clark Memorial Scholarship.
Read more about this scholarship
- Applications close 31 May
To apply:
- Fill out the Jennifer Clark Memorial Scholarship Application Form
- Follow your application submission with a letter and a written reference emailed to membership@redcross.org.nz. You will find guidance on documents in the application form link above.
Our most recent recipients
Our 2025 recipients were announced at National Council on 8 November.