Nominations for awards now open

Civic Honours Awards recognise outstanding voluntary service by individuals and community groups across eight categories: community, cultural, education, recreation/sport, religion, social, youth and conservation.

Twelve Youth Excellence Scholarships of $250 each are also available, with three scholarships in each of four categories: arts and culture, sport, academic, and community.

Nominations will be judged by Horowhenua District Council’s Community Funding and Recognition Committee, which is comprised of five councillors. The awards recognise local people and groups that have provided outstanding voluntary service and made a positive impact to the community.

Mayor Michael Feyen encouraged people to nominate worthy recipients.

“There are many unsung heroes, young and old, in Horowhenua who work tirelessly for others in the community and who succeed in their chosen field.

“These citizens and volunteers make a huge difference to quality of life for many people, and play a vital role in making Horowhenua a vibrant district,” he said.

Nominations close on Friday, October 19.

The ceremony will be held at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ on Thursday, November 29.

■ For more information, including guidelines and criteria, and to download nomination forms, visit www.horowhenua.govt.nz/ civichonours for Civic Honours Awards nominations and www.horowhenua.govt.nz/ youthexcellence for Youth Excellence Scholarship nominations. Printed copies are available at council’s customer service centres at council’s main office or Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po¯ in Levin, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom in Foxton, and Shannon Library.