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Community Volunteer Awards 2026

We've started presenting the Community Volunteer Awards 2026 to the winners! Find out more about our first recipient, Katie Deere (Marton).

Community Volunteer Awards 2026 - And the winners are...

It's been a hard slog for our committee to find this year's recipients of the Community Volunteer Awards, but they've managed it. And whilst everyone nominated is worthy of recognition, these people were selected due to their outstanding service across a number of different organisations.

April 13, 2026

And whilst everyone nominated is worthy of recognition, these people were selected due to their outstanding service across a number of different organisations.

Congratulations to:

  • Katie Deere (Marton)
  • Lowie Harrison (Marton)
  • Alan & Fay Giles (Bulls)
  • Gary Johsnon (Taihape)
  • Jo Rangooni (Mayor's Award Winner)

Over the next month or so, we'll be presenting them with their awards at specially organised morning teas/lunches with their friends, whānau and colleagues in attendance.

You'll also be able to hear from them through video interviews and written profiles on our website.