JazzQuest is an annual competition for secondary school jazz bands, showcasing the quality of some of the countries top school jazz bands and musicians.
Bands are awarded gold, silver and bronze awards, and individual musicians are presented awards for outstanding contributions on their instruments, as well as for original compositions and arrangements.
http://www.ara.ac.nz/study-options/our-study-interest-areas/music-arts/jazzquest
Details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/JazzQuest/