Charles Rooking Carter
Carterton Community Awards
Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards
Celebrating the people who make Carterton shine
The Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards are all about celebrating the people who make Carterton such a special place to live.
Every two years, we have the privilege of recognising the outstanding individuals and organisations whose generosity, connection, and community spirit make our district such a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
These awards honour the heart of Carterton — the people who give their time, skills, and energy to make a difference in our community. We’ve refreshed our award categories to better reflect the many ways people contribute to our district.
Our 2026 award categories are:
Community Spirit & Service Award
Recognises businesses, individuals or groups who go above and beyond for Carterton — through volunteering, leadership, or acts of kindness that strengthen community connection and wellbeing.
Arts, Culture & Heritage Award
Celebrates those enriching Carterton’s creative and cultural life — through arts, music, storytelling, cultural events, or preserving our shared heritage and te ao Māori values.
Environment & Sustainability Award
Honours those leading efforts to protect, enhance, or revitalise our natural environment — from conservation and waste reduction to climate action and sustainable living.
Health, Wellbeing & Active Recreation Award
Recognises businesses, initiatives or individuals improving physical, mental, or social wellbeing — including contributions to sport, fitness, recreation, and community health.
Youth & Future Leaders Award
Celebrates rangatahi and emerging changemakers (individuals or groups) who show leadership, creativity, and commitment to making a positive difference in their community.
Long Service Award
Recognises an individual who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to serving the Carterton community over many years. Their consistent contribution, loyalty, and selfless service have made a lasting difference to a local organisation, club, or cause.
Nominations open in the New Year
We’ll be shouting the news from the rooftops when nominations open — and you’ll have plenty of time to put forward someone truly amazing.
We’re also making the nomination process as simple as possible, with options to nominate online or using a paper form.
Stay tuned for more updates — and start thinking about who you’d like to celebrate for their contribution to our community!
Previous Winners
