Mayor Rehette Stoltz, surrounded by recipients and representatives of recipients at this year Citizens Civic Awards, which included Merit and Special awards. Back row, from left: Ray Gowland, David Ion, Paul Rickard and Glen Sutton. Second row: Daryl Gowers, Duncan Gordon, Amber Church, Stoltz, Robyn Dear, Jacqui Logan (collecting a Civic Award on behalf of her later mother Diane Logan) and Heidi Rice. Front: Nadine Proctor, Pamela Murphy, Archdeacon William Gray and Judy Ball.
A hockey umpire, photographer, ballet teacher and marine radio operator are among those recognised in this year’s Citizens Civic Awards.
The Gisborne District Council-run awards are a celebration of the commitment, contribution and passion people show for their community - an acknowledgement of “our district’s amazing volunteers”.
A nomination period is held during which any individual,...
