Recognising the Outstanding Contributions of Community Members through the Road Safety Hero Awards

In 2022 we launched the Road Safety Hero Awards to recognise and celebrate the individuals and groups who go above and beyond to make our roads safer. Each year, we invite nominations from across Aotearoa New Zealand to acknowledge and applaud the road safety heroes in our communities.

The awards are presented at the national launch event for Road Safety Week in May, shining a spotlight on the people whose commitment, passion and leadership are helping to reduce harm and create safer journeys for everyone.

We now recognise heroes across three categories:

• Youth Road Safety Hero (Under 25)
  This award recognises a young person who has led or been actively involved in a project or initiative that has made a positive difference to road safety outcomes. It celebrates young leaders who are influencing their peers, raising awareness, or driving change in their schools or communities. Sponsored by Road Safety Education Limited 
• Community Road Safety Hero
  This award recognises a person or group making a meaningful contribution to road safety within their community. This could include parents who support school patrol, passionate teachers, volunteers, community advocates, or local leaders who are helping to improve safety and awareness at a grassroots level.
• Professional Road Safety Hero
  This award recognises someone working in a profession connected to road safety who has made a significant impact through their work. This may include individuals such as Police officers, engineers, firefighters, educators, or health professionals who have improved outcomes through a specific project, innovation, or through sustained commitment and leadership over time.

NOMINATIONS OPEN for 2026 on 1 MARCH

(nominations close on Friday April 17, 2026)

Sponsored by Road Safety Education Limited