Niall Martin, Head of People Solutions, New Zealand, has experienced first-hand the impact of Cystic Fibrosis. When he and his family saw the care, passion, and commitment of Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand, he knew that he needed to support this impactful organization.

Niall has been fundraising for the charity for close to a decade. Through recent participation in the Auckland marathon and related events, he and the New Zealand team have raised thousands to support families impacted by Cystic Fibrosis, contribute to research on the disease, and advocate on behalf of the community. In recognition of his commitment to improving the lives of those around him, he was awarded the Lockton Community Impact Award in 2023.

The Community Impact Award, funded by the Lockton family, honors an Associate in each region around the globe who has gone above and beyond to make their community a better place through volunteering, philanthropy, or a combination of both.

“To me, this award demonstrates Lockton’s commitment across the globe to make real and meaningful differences on the ground where we live and work – in our communities,” Niall said.

NZD40,000 was donated to Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand on behalf of Niall for being named the recipient of the Community Impact Award.

“This award will make a huge difference and enable the charity to implement some initiatives that otherwise would not have happened this year,” he said.

Community is a key pillar at Lockton, showcased through the support of our local communities and the causes that our Associates are passionate about. Every Lockton Associate can do something meaningful and special, with the full support of not just colleagues but of the entire Lockton organization. While Niall was the recipient of the award, he notes that this could not have been possible without the support of his fellow Associates in the New Zealand office.

“The award was made in my name, but there’s no ‘I’ in ‘team,’ he said. “Really it represents a huge thank you and recognition for all our Lockton New Zealand team who jump onboard and give their all with our fundraising efforts for Cystic Fibrosis each and every year. Our culture means that if one of us is passionate about something, or simply needs some help, then we know our team members will be there for us – no question.”