The Wairoa Young Achievers Trust the embodies the mana of this award category. WYAT lives the kaupapa of taking action and driving solutions for their community. They are innovative and deeply connected, with strong governance and a focus on wellbeing for their staff and their clients.

The scale of WYAT’s  impact to youth and the wider Wairoa community is unquestionable, and judges were moved by the stories of the life-changing work of the trust in Wairoa – creating positive outcomes for individuals, businesses, whanau, and society.

On behalf of the Chamber, the judges congratulate to Wairoa Young Achievers Trust and we look forward to seeing their future visions come to life.