Snow Sports NZ Life Memberships 2026 

The Snow Sports NZ Board will decide Life Members by considering nominations against five categories: 

1. Quality and Impact of Contribution 
   

2. Breadth of Contribution 

3. Duration and Consistency of Service 

4. Leadership and Influence  
   

5. Values, Conduct and Role Modelling  

Typically, Life Members will have 15+ years of sustained contribution, significant national impact, and exhibit leadership across multiple roles within snow sports. 

The Board may also recommend Life Membership where there are exceptional circumstances that warrant recognition, provided it is satisfied the nominee's overall contribution is consistent with the prestige and intent of the award. 

Nomination guidance against categories 

1. Quality and Impact of Contribution Indicator Guideline 

2. Breadth of Contribution 

3. Duration and Consistency of Service   

4. Leadership and Influence     

5. Values, Conduct, and Role Modelling     

1. Nominations are generally accepted for individuals only and individuals should not nominate themselves.
   

2. Nominations must be made by current Snow Sports NZ members. Organisations cannot nominate as an entity. 

3. The SSNZ Board will consideration nominations against its criteria and decide who will be made Life Members each year.  

4. Life Members will be announced at the SSNZ annual awards night. 
   

5. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years.  

6. The Board reserves the right to seek evidence of information contained in nomination forms. 

7. Nominations must be made by the closing date stated on the nomination materials and form. 
   

8. Nominators can contact SSNZ for guidance during the nomination process. 

9. Nominees cannot be granted Life Membership posthumously. 

10. Nominees can decline the honour in which case the SSNZ Board reserves the right not to award a Life Membership in lieu.