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Wanted: community honours nominees

Mayor Donna Favel.

If you know someone who has made a difference to the district through their voluntary work, then the Ashburton District Council wants to hear from you.

Nominations are open for the district’s new-look community honours awards and this year for the first time those awards will cover four categories.

In June last year the new community honours awards policy was signed off by the council and come with a Mayor’s Award and an Ashburton Medal added to the mix.

Nominations can be made by organisations, associations, clubs or by two people from any of these groups.

Nominees do not have to know they have been put forward for the awards, but if selected, their agreement will need to be obtained before an award is made.

The awards are a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the people who help make the district a great place to live, says mayor Donna Favel.

“Every year, countless people in our community selflessly give their time to benefit others. It’s important to recognise these people and show them how much we, as a community, appreciate their hard work and generosity. Help us say ‘thank you’ by nominating a deserving volunteer that you know,” she said.

The four categories open for nominees are the Mayor’s Award for public service, Ashburton Medal, Civic Awards and Honorary Citizens.

Mayor’s Award for public service:

This is the highest civic honour bestowed by the council. It is rare and is given to people who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the district. It recognises the recipients as stewards of the district and as people of special note. The honour is bestowed on an individual for their lifetime. There is no limit to the number of people who may be recognised as worthy of the Mayor’s Award.

Ashburton Medal:

This honours the significant achievement of individuals or teams who have been very successful in their chosen field and who have made an outstanding contribution to the district as a whole or outstanding national or international achievements. Only one medal may be awarded each year.

Civic Awards:

These are awarded in recognition of substantial service, usually voluntary or beyond normal employment and benefiting the district and its people. No more than five of these are made in any year.

Honorary citizens:

This is an extraordinary honour granted to individuals who have given great service to Ashburton. It may be granted to an individual, organisation or position and awards may be made at any time.

The original awards were established in 1997.

The council’s community honours awards policy is available on www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Nominations close November 9.

– By Sue Newman

 

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

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