2014
PATA New Zealand Trust Young
Tourism Leader Award
Entry Form
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The PATA New Zealand Trust Young Tourism Leader Award
recognises the next generation of people who will pave
the way for the future of New Zealand tourism.
Hamish Pinkham – Rhythm Group
2013 PATA Young Tourism Leader
“It was an honour to win the PATA New Zealand
Trust Young Tourism Leader Award in 2013. The
award gave me confidence to continue pursuing my
dream of running safe, secure world class events
and in turn putting New Zealand on the map.”
The PATA New Zealand Trust Young Tourism
Leader Award (formerly the PATA Young Tourism
Entrepreneur Award) provides an introduction and
access to key leaders in the New Zealand tourism
industry.
Award Criteria
Entrants will need to demonstrate leadership in the
tourism industry.
Entries will be judged on the broad criteria outlined
below. Full criteria and scoring information is
available at tourismawards.co.nz
1. Business success - Proven record of
business/commercial success in the tourism
industry (approx.500 words)
2. Industry leadership - Evidence of broader
commitment to the growth and success of the
industry involvement in industry bodies - local
and national (approx.500 words)
3. Tourism Vision - A clear and inspired
articulation of how they would like to see
tourism evolve in New Zealand and the role it
will play in New Zealand's development
(approx. 500 - 700 words)
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PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) is an
international organisation committed to sustainable
growth and development of the global tourism industry.
The PATA New Zealand Trust Young Tourism
Leader Award is granted by the PATA New
Zealand Trust, a not-for-profit New Zealand trust
dedicated to investing in New Zealand’s tourism
future. The award is the industry’s most
prestigious recognition of its most talented, up and
coming leaders.
We’re on the lookout for this year’s PATA New
Zealand Trust Young Tourism Leader, a talented
individual with great passion for the tourism sector
and a commitment to professional excellence.
If you are a promising individual, or work with one,
under 35 years of age as of 31 March 2014, and
have great dedication, commitment and passion
for the delivery of the New Zealand tourism
industry, fill out this entry form!
Mark Gilbert – Hassle-free Tours
2012 PATA New Zealand Trust Young Tourism
Entrepreneur
“Winning the PATA Tourism Industry Award
has definitely been the highlight of my 10 years in
tourism. I couldn't have achieved this award
without the support of our great team. Winning
this award has definitely helped raise the profile of
Hassle-free Tours.”
Tourism Industry Awards
Entry Form
The PATA New Zealand Trust Young Tourism Leader Award is traditionally part of the Tourism Industry Awards managed by the
Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust. For 2014, entries will be judged by a panel of industry representatives. The PATA New
Zealand Trust Young Tourism Leader Award winner will be invited to receive the award at the TIA dinner following the TIA Summit
on November 4, in Wellington.
Entry requirements:
If you consider yourself eligible for the Award, or if you
know of a ‘shining star’ in the industry, please complete
the details below and forward the required information
to:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
PO Box 1697, Wellington
Courier: Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
Level 4, 79 Boulcott Street,
Wellington, 6140
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Attach your CV and two supporting letters of
reference with accompanying contact details
attached below.
Outline the reasons to support your nomination or
application, addressing the criteria on page 1. Full
criteria and scoring information is available at
tourismawards.co.nz
Attach a current photograph in your field of work.
For further information:
Stuart Coats
(04) 496 4892
[email protected]
Entrant’s details
Reference details
Name:
Name:
Date of birth:
Title/position:
Relationship with nominee:
Phone:
Company name:
Email:
Address:
Phone:
Mobile:
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Name:
Email:
Relationship with nominee:
Website:
Phone:
Twitter name:
Email:
Facebook link:
Entrant’s signature:
Entries close
Date:
Wednesday, 15 October 2014 at 5pm
If you are submitting a saved document via email your typed
signature name will be treated as certification of your hand
written signature.
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