Every year SOLGM recognises members who have been working in local government for many years. They epitomize commitment and dedication to the craft of local government and they bring with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can not easily be quantified. The awarding takes place at the SOLGM Annual Summit. Nominations for Long Service Certificate Awards are called for mid-July each year.
| | Long Service Awards 2016 This year, the awarding of Long Service certificates were held at the SOLGM Annual Summit in Auckland. Barbara McKerrow, SOLGM President, presented the awards. |
| Christopher William Jensen Long Service 40 years | |
| Peter Johns Christophers Long Service 30 years | |
| Thomas Donald McDowall Long Service 25 years [From 2012 - presented in 2016] | |
| Peter Nixon Long Service 40 years | |
| Janine Hawthorn Long Service 35 years | |
| Shayne Harris Long Service 25 years | |
| Blair Dickie Long Service 30 years [From 2012 - presented in 2016] | |
| Janine Becker Long Service 25 year | |
| Stephen Ralph Griffin Long Service 45 years | |
| David Graham Ward Long Service 25 years | |
| Long Service Awards 2015 | |
| Phillipa Wilson Long Service 45 Years | |
| Owen Pickles Long Service 45 Years | |
| Gary Allis Long Service 40 Years | |
| Mike Manson Long Service 35 Years | |
| Monica Chandler Long Service 20 Years | |
| Linda Gordon Long Service 25 Years | |
| Murray McAlister Long Service 30 Years | |
| Long Service Awards 2014 | |
| Rob Green | |
| Chris Ellington Long Service | |
| Robert Lineham Long Service | |
| Michael Maguire Long Service | |
| Michael Willis SOLGM Life Membership | |
| Colin Dale SOLGM Life Membership | |
| Rod Titcombe SOLGM Life Membership | |
| Long Service Certificate Awarding 2012 This year, the awarding of Long Service Certificates were held at the Langham Hotel in Auckland on 11 September during the SOLGM Annual Conference. Ross McLeod, SOLGM President, presented the awards. | |
| Doug Law Financial Controller Horowhenua District Council 20 years | |
| Graeme Trevathan Manager Business Advice 20 years | |
| David Ward Chief Executive Horowhenua District Council 20 years | |
| Sharon Robinson Group Manager Environment 20 years | |
| Fiona Greenhill Group Manager Community Services and Development South Taranaki District Council 20 years | |
| Russell O' Leary Manager, Planning Services Palmerston North City Council 20 years | |
| Brian Lester Chief Executive Ashburton District Council 25 years | |
| Charlie Inggs Project Manager Delivery PMO Auckland Council 30 years | |
| Su Scott Director Libraries Hamilton City Council 30 years | |
| Craig Stevenson Chief Executive South Taranaki District Council 35 years | |
| Philippa Wilson Group Manager Corporate Services South Taranaki District Council 35 years | |
| Paul Davey Chief Executive Selwyn District Council 35 years | |
| Darryl Griffin Democracy Services Manager Auckland Council 40 years | |
| Malcolm Douglass SOLGM Life Member 58 years (35 years as local government | |
