Youth - recognises the work of a young New Zealander, aged 25 years or under as at 10 December 2000, in the promotion and protection of human rights. Nominations in all categories close at 12.00 noon, Friday 27th October 2000. The subject area covered or organisational programme should be New Zealand based or have a direct link to issues of concern in New Zealand. The awards are judged by an independent panel of experts in the field. Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Judges provide their services on an honorary basis.