Two highly respected faces have been selected as Regional Judges for the 2015 Pride of New Zealand Awards.
Ecostore founder Malcome Rands and Hospice New Zealand CEO Mary Schumacher will join Silver Fern netballer Maria Tutaia, The New Zealand Herald Editor Shayne Currie and The Hits host Polly Gillespie in this year's awards judging panel.
The Pride of New Zealand Awards honour extraordinary Kiwis who make a significant difference in their communities.
"It is an absolute privilege to be taking part in these awards that reward selfless and remarkable acts of bravery," Mr Rands said in a statement.
"New Zealand is a country full of kind-hearted, inspirational and heroic people who though ordinary menage extraordinary feats. I am certain that judging the hundreds of nominations will be no small task."