The Civic Awards are the highest honours this council bestows on its citizens and this year we acknowledged three people: Susan Hare for her contribution over many years to Hutt Valley Netball, and Roy and Sue Cox, who together have served the valley for more than 40 years.
It was a great privilege to present these awards to such deserving residents who gave their time for the benefit of others within the community.
Volunteers play a major role in sustaining our community in Lower Hutt.
The Civic Awards are an opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation for all those people who work without reward in support of others.
Emerging youth were also honoured with this year’s Youth Services Awards going to Kirsten Garcia and Metaio Malama.
Ignite Sport, a youth development organisation based in Lower Hutt, received top honours in the 2013 Hutt City Community Awards.
The Supreme Award is given once a year to an organisation that shines in the community. Ignite Sport were recognised for their work delivering programmes to gifted and talented sportspeople in low decile schools who are at risk of leaving school.
Safe City Awards were also made to those who worked to keep our city safe and provide support to those in need.
The full list of winners are:
2013 CIVIC AWARDS
Community Service
Roy Cox
Sue Cox
Community Service and Recreation Award
Susan Hare
Youth Services Award
Kirsten Garcia
Metaio Malama
2013 HUTT CITY WELLINGTON AIRPORT REGIONAL COMMUNITY AWARDS
Recognising the valuable contributions made by volunteers and their organisations in Hutt City.
Sport and Leisure – and Supreme Award winner
Ignite Sport
Wainuiomata Rugby League Club – runner up
Health and Wellbeing
Team Naenae Trust
The Paladin Project Charitable Trust – runner up
Arts and Culture
Tumeke Taita Festival Committee
Faultline Chorus – runner up
Heritage and Environment
Wainuiomata Pioneer Church Preservation Society
Historical Society of Eastbourne – runner up
Education and Child/Youth Development
St Michaels School
KidsCan Charitable Trust – runner up
SAFE CITY AWARDS
Outstanding individuals and organisations whose contributions to crime prevention have helped create a safer city.
Alcohol Harm Minimisation
Lower Hutt/Petone Alcohol Accord
Organisation
Āhuru Mōwai O Te Awakairangi - Network for a Violence-Free Hutt Valley
Area Commander Award
Peter Clarke
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