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The People of the Year Awards is an annual event hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force to celebrate individual achievements and recognise organisational excellence.
New Zealand Army Captain Rose Fraser, a nurse with more than 30 years’ military experience, has been named New Zealand Defence Force Reservist of the Year.
New Zealand Army Captain Rose Fraser, a nurse with more than 30 years’ military experience, has been named New Zealand Defence Force Reservist of the Year.
Corporal Simone Nelson has received the 2024 Peter Rule Memorial Award for inclusiveness.
Read Full Media ReleaseLeading Marine Technician (Electrical) Joe Mataele is the 2024 Sailor of the Year.
{{ isLoading ? 'Loading' : isRevealed ? 'Less' : 'Read More' }}Staff Sergeant Geoff Smith is the 2024 Safety Person of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseCorporal James Daly is the 2024 Innovator of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseAble Combat System Specialist Deanne Read is the 2024 Outstanding Sportsperson of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseLeading Aircraftman Joseph Shields is the 2024 Aviator of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseSergeant Jale Tikotikoca Lal is the 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseMichael Nagel is the 2024 Civilian of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseWarrant Officer Cadet Oliver Evans is the 2024 Cadet of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseLance Corporal Renee Bowen is the 2024 Soldier of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseLance Bombardier Jake O’Hara is the 2023 Soldier of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseSquadron Leader Johanna Hunter has been awarded the 2023 Peter Rule Inclusion Award.
Read Full Media ReleaseLeading Writer Joanna Mafi is the 2023 Sailor of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseMatt Wrigglesworth is the 2023 NZDF Safety Person of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseCaptain Todd Skilton is the 2023 NZDF Volunteer of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseWarrant Officer Class 2 Pyper-Alex Adams is the 2023 Cadet of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseNina Russell is the 2023 Civilian of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseLeading Aircraftman Sarah Lockwood is the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseKarl Vetter and Kevin Heveldt have been awarded the 2023 Innovation of the Year award.
Read Full Media ReleaseSergeant Caroline Williams and Lance Corporal Rhys Dillon are the 2023 NZDF Reservists of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseCorporal Joseph Lavery is the 2023 Aviator of the Year.
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