Simpson Grierson SOLGM Conference Attendance Awards
Each year, SOLGM members can apply for travel grants to attend the SOLGM Annual Conference usually held in September. The SOLGM Conference Attendance Awards are given to Full and Associate SOLGM members who have not attended a SOLGM Annual Conference in the past.
These travel grants will help encourage SOLGM members to participate in a worthwhile professional development opportunity and get a chance to network with peers, colleagues and felow SOLGM members.
Recipients may receive upto $1,000 (plus GST) to go towards their travel to attend the SOLGM Annual Conference. Applications for the SOLGM Conference Attendance are usually called for in June prior to the September Annual Conference.
2011 Conference Attendance Awards
Receive up to $1,000 plus GST to be used towards your travel and accommodation costs for attending this year’s SOLGM Annual Conference in Rotorua from 6-8 November.
Who can apply?
SOLGM Full and Associate members who
- Have not previously attended a SOLGM Annual Conference OR
- Are from a local authority with a population of less than 15,000 (excluding Chief Executives – except in the case of the Chatham Islands).
How to apply
Write to us and tell us why you want to apply for the Simpson Grierson SOLGM Conference Attendance Awards. Send applications to
David Smith
Chief Executive
SOLGM
PO Box 5538
Wellington 6145
Email dsmith@solgm.org.nz
Applications close on Friday, 19 August.
The SOLGM Executive Committee will review all applications and successful candidates will be advised by late August in time for early-bird Conference registration.
The SOLGM Conference Attendance Awards are sponsored by Simpson Grierson
