Calling Waimate District’s Unsung Heroes

The hunt is on for Waimate District’s unsung heroes with nominations open for the prestigious Mayoral-led Waimate District Annual Civic Awards.

Mayor Rowley says the 2025 event will be the 16th successive year the district’s volunteers have been celebrated. Through this forum over 59 individuals, 10 young people and 9 groups/organisations have been recognised for their service to the community.

The Mayor says volunteering is alive and well in the district, and there’s still plenty of very worthy recipients who work tirelessly, often with little thanks or recognition.

Earlier this year, Individual Civic Awards were presented to Gael Grigg, Lorraine Morgan, Paula Page and Rob Smith, with the Youth Civic Award going to Patrick Partleton, and this year’s Group/Organisation being the Waimate Historical Society’s fundraiser – Bookarama.

Mayor Rowley says it’s great to be able to formally acknowledge and thank some of our valued volunteers.

“Over the years I’ve been able to recognise some incredibly generous people. It’s one of the highlights for me as Mayor.”

Nomination forms for 2025 are available from Council’s main office, Library, Information Centre, website, or by emailing karalyn@waimatedc.govt.nz, and close at 12pm on Wednesday 13 November.

The 2025 recipients of the individual, youth and group or organisation awards will be recognised in a formal ceremony early next year.