The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference sponsors the Delargey Awards and are pleased to now be calling for nominations for 2024. The Awards recognise significant and outstanding contributions made in the field of Catholic ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. They are named in honour of Cardinal Delargey. The aims of the Awards are:
• To provide recognition for ministry workers and supporters of ministry with young people in New Zealand
• To educate the community about ministry with young people
• To raise the profile of Catholic ministry with young people in New Zealand
• To recognise the place of long-term involvement in Catholic ministry with young people
The Inaugural Award Ceremony took place in 2004 with Awards presented biannually subsequently.
The Nomination Process
To nominate a person for an NZCBC Delargey Award:
1. Complete the nomination form online: https://forms.office.com/r/qtSYrTDY6Z
2. Ask a second person to write a letter of recommendation and provide a copy via email to secretariat@nzcbc.org.nz
The nomination is not eligible without the additional letter of recommendation from a second person. Nominations (with letters of recommendation) are due by close of day 15 May 2024. • Full details are in the attached PDF, which includes a biography of Cardinal Delargey.