Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of NZ Inc., Air NZ Cargo, Independent Verification Services and WiseTech Global are proud to partner on the

 

CBAFF Young Achiever Award

 

Stand out from the crowd and showcase your talents to others within your company and industry!

 

This award celebrates young, motivated and innovative Freight Forwarders in New Zealand, and offers them the opportunity to gain valuable experience and further their freight forwarding career through advancement to the global competition.

 

Due to COVID-19 the 2020 Young Achiever Award has been postponed until 2021. All 2020 applications are being carried over for the 2021 year.

 

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible for the award, the nominee must:

• Currently work within the Freight Forwarding / Custom Broking industries
• Must be 31 years old or younger in 2020
• Currently be employed by a company which is a Business member of CBAFF
• Be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of New Zealand
• Submit an application form and describe export/import processes

 

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The Prize

 

The winner receives:

• An all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles for the purpose of undertaking a tailored, behind-the-scenes tour of the Air NZ cargo facility
• $750 spending money to cover any out-of-pocket expenses
• IVS training courses to the value of $4,000 for the recipient (to be taken before 30 June of the following year)
• Complimentary attendance at the Annual CBAFF Conference in the year following the Award. The winner will be asked to present a summary of their report and findings from the trip.
• Automatic nomination for the FIATA Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award.
• 'Young Achiever Award’ Plaque
• Recognition for the winners employer

 

Finalists receive:

• Complementary attendance at the Annual CBAFF Conference Dinner for the announcement of the winner and award presentation
• Return flights to the Annual CBAFF Conference destination
• One night’s accommodation at the Annual CBAFF Conference venue

 

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The Judges

 

A judging panel will comprise of a representative from:

• Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of NZ Inc.
• Air NZ Cargo
• NZ Maritime School – Manukau Institute of Technology
• Independent Verification Services
• WiseTech Global

The judging panel will consider the report and conduct an interview of each applicant. All applicants will be required to attend the interview at their own expense.