Nominations open for 2023 South Taranaki Community Awards
UPDATE: The nomination period for the 2023 South Taranaki Community Awards has been extended to Friday 29 September.
Know of a quiet achiever? Impressed by the community initiative shown by a neighbour? Does the dedication of a volunteer impress you?
Get your thinking caps on because nominations are now open for the 2023 South Taranaki Community Awards - and we want to hear from you!
These awards only happen once every two years, so take this opportunity to nominate an individual or a group you think deserves recognition for the work they do within the District. These awards are for individuals, groups and organisations within South Taranaki who have, by personal leadership, inspiration, sacrifice or devotion, made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of their communities.
"You could nominate individuals or groups who have shown initiative to make a difference in the community, or have dedicated their time assisting others such as a sports coach or community volunteer or beautifying a public place for example," says Event Co-ordinator Emma Vennell.
This year there is the addition of the South Taranaki Youth Citizen Award. This award is for individuals within the South Taranaki District, who have achieved outstanding academic successes, sporting achievements, community involvement and arts or cultural achievements in their respective communities and are aged 11 - 24 years old.
The categories are:
- Volunteer - Individual
- Volunteer – Organisation
- Youth Citizen Award
Nominations open on Monday 7 August and close on Monday 11 September.
Nomination forms are available from any LibraryPlus centre, the Council Administration Building in Hāwera, South Taranaki isite Visitor Centre and www.southtaranaki.com/communityawards.
