Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents now have the annual opportunity to recognise the dedication of their local voluntary groups - with entries for community awards now open.
The Trustpower Tauranga Community Awards and Trustpower Western Bay of Plenty Community Awards are independently run in partnership with the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty District Councils, and are open to all voluntary groups and organisations working to make their community a better place to live.
Anyone can enter a voluntary group or organisation for the Trustpower Community Awards - voluntary groups and organisations can even enter themselves.
Tauranga City Mayor Staurt Crosby said volunteers were central to hundreds of community group's right across the Tauranga region.
"It's incredible just how much volunteers contribute to this community and how better off we are for their efforts. From running social programmes to helping people keep fit to enhancing our heritage - volunteers are everywhere", Mr Crosby said.