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Dedication of local volunteers celebrated
18 July 2016
Dedication of local volunteers celebrated
The dedication of Lower Hutt’s community
group volunteers was celebrated with the announcement of the
Hutt City Wellington Airport Regional Community
Awards.
Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace says recognising volunteers in this way is a fantastic acknowledgment of the contribution they make to the city.
“Our local community group volunteers are passionate about their community, about people, the environment and making a positive difference. It’s important we acknowledge just how important their work is to our city and how much we appreciate the contribution they make.
Wellington Airport CEO Steve Sanderson says “We are proud to celebrate the contribution community group volunteers with the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards each year.
“Congratulations to all the winners from Lower Hutt, especially Supreme Winner Friends of Horoeka Scenic Reserve. We were impressed by many thousands of volunteer hours dedicated to restoring this important reserve area for the community and future generations to enjoy."
Supreme Winner
Winner - Friends of Horoeka Scenic Reserve
Arts & Culture category
Winner - Shapeshifter Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition - Rotary Club of Hutt City
Runner Up – Taiohi Morehu
Education & Child Youth Development category
Winner - Boys To Great Men
Runner Up - Tihei Rangatahi
Health & Well-Being category
Winner – Victory Christian Centre - Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre
Runner Up - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust
Heritage & Environment category
Winner - Friends of Horoeka Scenic Reserve
Runner Up - Hutt Valley Cook Islands Association Inc
Sport & Leisure category
Winner - NZRt18 Hutt City Response team
Runner Up - Hikoikoi Waka Ama Club
Rising Star Award
Winner - Naenae Fruit & Vege Co-op
Runner Up - Sport Wainuiomata Inc
The Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards, held in partnership with Wellington Community Trust and the five local councils, recognise the valuable contribution of volunteers to community groups across the Wellington Region.
The council region winners move through to the regional finals hosted by Wellington Airport in September.
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