Local Legend Awards

Our success comes down to the support of many individuals who each contribute in their own way, whether in clinical, operational, administrative or other role. So we are excited to launch the Local Legend Awards which aims to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of healthcare professionals who work on our Mobile Surgical Unit – Te Waka Hauora or behind the scenes for Mobile Surgical at our 25 host site locations.

This initiative is a great way for us to not only say thank you for supporting our health delivery service and providing exceptional care to patients but to also acknowledge the positive impact these individuals have within the healthcare system, and in their communities.

Additionally, some individuals may go above and beyond by contributing to their community in other meaningful ways. Whether they serve as a volunteer firefighter, mentor youths, provide mental health support through counselling or support groups, run educational workshops or engage in other forms of community service, their dedication and impact deserves to be recognised.

We want to celebrate the multifaceted contributions of these exceptional individuals, both within and outside their healthcare careers.

To nominate a deserving colleague, please complete the short online nomination form. 

The awards will be open for one year until April 2026. 

All award recipients will be featured on this webpage once they have been announced.