Recipients 2022
We're thrilled to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our local residents and organisations to our communities in 2022.
Civic Awards
The following people received Civic Awards at the awards ceremony on 31 August 2022:
- Rob Bigwood
- Pahi Lemmon
- Kevin Ramshaw
- Diane Brady
Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards
Winners and those highly commended in the 2022 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards:
- Heritage and Environment category
Highly commended: Paekākāriki FM
Winner: Energise Ōtaki Charitable Trust (also the 2022 Supreme Winner)
- Health and Wellbeing category
Highly commended: The Nest Collective Kāpiti Branch
Winner: Friday Food Share
- Sports and Leisure category
Highly commended: Kāpiti Coast Park Run
Winner: Kāpiti Softball Club
- Education and Child/Youth Development category
Highly commended: Ngā Manu Trust's Practical Conservation Studies Course, with Paraparaumu College and Waikanae Rotary
Winner: Paekākāriki Surf Lifesaving Club
- Arts and Culture category
Highly commended: Kāpiti Arts Studio
Winner: Paekākāriki Station Precinct Trust
- Rising Star category
Highly commended: The Nest Collective Kāpiti Branch
Winner: Ngā Manu Trust Practical Collective Studies Course, with Paraparaumu College and Waikanae Rotary
2022 Mayoral Award
Te Rakauoteora Te Maipi (Koro Don Te Maipi)