Recognising Far North volunteer superstars

Nominations are now open to honour local champions whose lifetime volunteer contributions make a positive difference in the Far North.
Te Kaunihera o Te Hiku o te Ika, Te Tohu Tutuki – Far North District Council Lifetime Achievement Awards have five categories that recognise both individuals and organisations for their work. These are contributions to:
- Positive outcomes for Māori
- Culture and history
- Economic development
- Resilient communities
- Proud, vibrant communities.
Those nominating a person or organisation should be able to describe the role, why the nominee deserves an award, and the long-term impacts of their work.
Far North District Council elected members will form a judging panel. Recipients will be celebrated during a ceremony led by the mayor, receive a gift, a certificate and have their names added to the Far North District Council Citizens Awards Honours Board, which hangs in the foyer of the council’s Kaikohe headquarters.
The council started its annual celebration of the extraordinary people in the Far North who do extraordinary things in 2001. The annual event had a nine-year break, but the council is excited to revive the awards and to again celebrate those who make our district a great place to live.
Nomination forms are available to download here and at Far North District Council service centres and should be submitted no later than Monday 21 November at 5pm. Forms can be submitted by emailing governance@fndc.govt.nz or dropped off in person at any council service centre.
An awards ceremony will take place on Monday 15 December in Council Chambers in Kaikohe.
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