Nomination Site

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Nominations for Wayfinder Awards 2026

Please read before you begin

1. You may place a nomination in more than one category.
However, you’ll need to complete a separate entry form for each award category.

2. The nomination form does not allow you to save and come back to your submission.
Ensure you have all of your information ready to go prior to starting the form.
Download our handy pre-entry checklist of what you need to complete a nomination.

3. To be eligible to enter the Wayfinder Awards, the nominated individual or business must be part of a subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance group scheme.

See full eligibility terms and conditions.

Including data and evidence that demonstrates the impact of your wellbeing programme is recommended to support your application. Once submitted, nomination forms cannot be edited. We may contact you for further information about your nomination, once submitted.

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Begin your Nomination

Please make sure you have all the information ready to go before beginning your nomination. You can find our checklist on the previous page. Note there is an opportunity on the last page of this registration to upload supporting documents.

Which award are you submitting an entry for?

New Horizon Award

True North Award

Wayfinder Business of the Year Awards SME (5-100)

Wayfinder Business of the Year Awards Large (101+)

Who are you nominating for an award?

Myself

Someone else

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Your Details

Please provide us with your details so we can reach you if we need further information. We will ask for the Nominee details on the next page.

Contact Details

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Verify Email Address

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Business Name

Business Phone

Brief Description of Business (50 words)

Your relationship with the nominee (if applicable)

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Nominee Details

Please fill in the details for the award nominee or your own details if you are entering yourself.

Contact Details

First Name (Nominee)

Last Name (Nominee)

Email Address (Nominee)

Verify Email Address

Phone Number (Nominee)

Business Name (Nominee)

Job Title (Nominee)

Department (if applicable)

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True North Entry Questions

What we are looking for: An exceptional individual who has made a truly meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of their workplace. They inspire, motivate, drive meaningful change, and help cultivate a healthy and high performing workplace culture. This person is a true north for their workplace, setting the standard for health and wellbeing excellence.To be eligible for this award, the nominee must have made a tangible difference and impact to wellbeing within the workplace, particularly across the last 12-months.

Reminder - There is an option to upload supporting documents on the next page.

Please write a short description of the nominee's role within the organisation, and how company health and wellbeing fits within the role (if known). Limit 50 words.

True North Approach (30%): Describe how they’ve made a positive difference in the workplace. Limit 300 words.

True North Challenges (20%): What challenges have they overcome? Limit 300 words.

True North Impact (30%): What is the positive impact seen, as a result of their work? Limit 300 words.

True North Legacy (20%): How will the work of this individual be sustained long-term? Limit 300 words.

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New Horizon Award Entry Questions

What we are looking for: A trailblazing business that has innovated and implemented transformative programmes or strategies to enhance the wellbeing of its people. They are carving new paths for others to follow, showcasing the benefits of investing in the health and happiness of their people and seen positive results.

Reminder - There is an option to upload supporting documents on the next page.

Business Name (Nominee)

Size of Business (headcount)

Briefly describe your involvement in the business’ wellbeing activity Limit 50 words.

New Horizon Approach (30%): Describe the innovative wellness programme or strategy. Limit 300 words.

New Horizon Challenges (20%): What challenges have they overcome? Limit 300 words.

New Horizon Impact (20%): What is the positive impact seen, as a result of their work? Limit 300 words.

New Horizon Innovation (30%): What makes their wellbeing initiative or programme different? Limit 300 words.

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Wayfinder Business of the Year Award Entry

What we are looking for: A business that demonstrates commitment to the health and wellbeing of its people – using it as a core business strategy and thriving because of it. Embracing a people-first approach, they create a healthier workplace and drive tangible positive change in the lives of their people. To be eligible for this award, the nominee must demonstrate their strategy and how it embraces people and wellbeing to achieve positive change, particularly across the last 12-months. There are two categories for this award Small/ Medium (5-100) and Large (101+) Businesses.

Business Name (Nominee)

Size of Business (headcount)

Briefly describe your involvement in the business’ wellbeing activity Limit 50 words.

Approach (30%): How does the business care for the health and wellbeing of their people? Limit 300 words.

Challenges (20%): What challenges has the business overcome? Limit 300 words.

Impact (30%): How has a focus on wellbeing changed business outcomes and/or culture? Limit 300 words.

Sustainment (20%): How will the work of the nominee be sustained long-term? Limit 300 words.

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Supporting Documents

Please upload any supporting documents here. If you have any trouble with this process please email wayfinderawards@southerncross.co.nz.

For any testimonials that may be submitted, please submit no more than two per entry, limit them to 200 words each, and speak to the impact of the work. Make sure their contact details are included on the uploaded document: Name, Job title & organisation, Email, Phone and relationship to nominee/the nominee’s work (limit 50 words).

If you need to upload more than 2 documents please email it through to us at Wayfinderawards@southerncross.co.nz or call 021 164 2717

Upload Supporting Documents

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Summary

Please check the below details are correct before submitting your nomination at the bottom of the page.

Terms and Conditions

2026 Southern Cross Health Insurance Wayfinder Awards Terms and Conditions Terms and conditions of entry in the Southern Cross Health Insurance Wayfinder Awards (“Terms and Conditions”) Entry into the Southern Cross Health Insurance Wayfinder Awards (“Awards”) constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions: The Awards are made up of the following four award categories (described in more detail on the Southern Cross Health Insurance website www.southerncross.co.nz/wayfinderawards), each a "Category": True North Award (the “Individual Category”) Wayfinder New Horizon Award (Business) Wayfinder SME Award Wayfinder Large Business Award (together, the “Business Categories”) Entry into the Awards is open to: (i) (for the Individual Category) individuals who hold a Southern Cross Health Insurance policy under a Work Scheme at the time of both nomination and the date of the Awards Ceremony; and (ii) (for the Business Categories) New Zealand businesses with a Southern Cross Health Insurance work scheme (“Work Scheme”) where the employer fully or partially subsidises its eligible employees’ health insurance plan at the time of both nomination and the date of the Awards Ceremony (as defined below). Where the nomination contains information about an identifiable individual, the nominator is responsible for making them aware of the contents of the nomination and obtaining their authorisation for the nominator to share their information with Southern Cross Medical Care Society (“Southern Cross”) for the purpose of awards nomination and consideration, and administration and for Southern Cross to collect information about them for these purposes, including from listed referees. The nominator must also obtain the authorisation of the listed referees to be contacted by Southern Cross for the purposes of consideration of the nomination. Staff of Southern Cross branded businesses with a Work Scheme are not permitted to enter the Awards. The administrator of the Awards is Southern Cross Medical Care Society (“Southern Cross”) The Awards will be announced and trophies for each Award presented to Award winners at an awards ceremony (“Awards Ceremony”) to be held on 4 November 2026 as part of Southern Cross’ annual Gather Conference (“Conference”) Nominations for the Awards will be open from 20 July 2026 until 5pm on 21 August 2026 (“Nomination Period”) and may only be made using the official nomination form (“Nomination Form”) available online at www.southerncross.co.nz/wayfinderawards. Entry into the Awards is free of charge. An individual may be nominated more than once in the Individual Category, but the number of entries will not have any bearing on the judges’ final decision. All nominees and Award winners are eligible to enter the Awards in subsequent years. Nominees for the Individual Category must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand. Nominations for groups, duos, committees, etc. will only be accepted in the Business Categories. Nominators, nominees and anyone listed as a referee on the application form may be contacted by Southern Cross for further information about the nomination. All nomination information and material submitted will remain the property of Southern Cross and will not be returned. Judges will consider nominees' past achievements and contributions, with a particular focus on the previous 12 months. Southern Cross may use Award winners’ names and images for promotional purposes and may ask Award winners to participate without cost to them in publicity activities before and after the Awards Ceremony, including but not limited to case studies. Southern Cross may use any personal information collected as part of the nomination to administer the Awards. Personal information will be held by Southern Cross Medical Care Society, Level 1, Te Kupenga, 155 Fanshawe Street, Auckland 1010. Subjects of personal information have the right to access and request correction of any personal information held about them in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. After entry to the Awards has closed, three nominees from each Category will be selected for a shortlist; the nominators and any referees listed on the application form may be contacted by Southern Cross to complete a survey to provide further details to support their nomination. All contacts provided during the nomination process may be contacted for the purposes of completing a survey. Three finalists for each Category will be selected from the shortlist by 1 October 2026 (“Finalist”). Each Finalist will be notified by Southern Cross that they have been selected as a Finalist and will be invited to attend the Conference. Each Finalist will receive free admission to the Conference. The Conference will be held at the Viaduct Events Center or such other venue in Auckland as notified by Southern Cross to Finalists before the Conference (“Venue”). Each Finalist may invite up to three individuals to attend the Conference with them (“Supporters”). Supporters will also receive free admission to the Conference. Finalists should ensure they are available to attend the Conference. Finalists who are unable to attend must nominate a representative, such as their Account Manager or Adviser, to attend the Conference on their behalf and must notify Southern Cross who this person will be. Finalists must let us know if they are unable to make it by September 28, 2026 with the name of their nominated representative by emailing events@southernross.co.nz. Attendance at the Conference constitutes acceptance by the Finalists of these terms and conditions and the Terms and Conditions - Gather 2026 - Event Registration. Each Finalist will be responsible for all expenses related to attendance at the Conference (both for themselves and any Supporters, including, without limitation, all accommodation, travel insurance, food and beverage expenses and any other costs related to attendance at the Conference, but excluding the cost of admission to the Conference. If Southern Cross cannot run the Conference and/or the Awards Ceremony as planned, Southern Cross may (in its absolute discretion) change the Nomination Period and/or postpone or cancel the Conference and/or the Awards Ceremony. Changes to the Nomination Period will be notified to all those who have completed a Nomination Form using the contact details provided in the Nomination Form. Southern Cross will notify all Finalists of any postponement or cancellation of the Conference and/or the Awards Ceremony but does not accept any liability for costs incurred relating to attendance at the Conference and/or the Awards Ceremony including (but not limited to) any travel costs incurred. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, Southern Cross (and its officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability for any direct, indirect, special or consequential loss, damage or injury arising in any way in connection with the Awards or acceptance or use of any Award. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Southern Cross Medical Care Society, Te Kupenga, Level 1, 155 Fanshawe Street, Auckland 1010

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Thank you for your nomination!

If we require any further information, we will be in touch. The winners will be announced at our Gather Conference on Wednesday 4 November. Finalists will be contacted prior to the event and extended an invitation to attend the Gather Conference. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Southern Cross Wayfinder Team at wayfinderawards@southerncross.co.nz.

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