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.
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 Queenstown on 5-7 September.
SOLGM Full and Associate members who
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 338 Wellington 6145
Email dsmith@solgm.org.nz
Applications close on Friday, 9 July
The SOLGM Executive Committee will review all applications and successful candidates will be advised by mid July.
The Executive Committee granted 9 SOLGM members the 2009 SOLGM/Simpson Grierson Conference Attendance Awards. The recipients are:
Each recipient will receive a cash grant that will go towards their travel and accommodation to the SOLGM Annual Conference in Palmerston North this September. 
"I congratulate this year’s recipients of the Conference Attendance Awards. The SOLGM Annual Conference with its focus on ‘Leading in Challenging Times’ will provide valuable insights into and inspire us all to become better leaders," said SOLGM President Steve Parry.