A man who has done it all is Mr May for the 2017 Flaxmere Heroes Calendar.
Larry Jessup has been a national party candidate, on the board of trustees at Flaxmere Primary School, a coach and manager for provincial and national levels of softball, rugby league and basketball and a driver of education, all while being a father, husband and grandfather.
Mr Jessup said he was humbled and amazed to be nominated.
"It is an awesome feeling and I am thankful to those who put my name forward, as it is an absolute honour. This month is not just for me it is for all of the people."
Mr Jessup has lived in Flaxmere for more than 30 years with his wife Kellie and works full-time at Te Kupenga A te Huki Kohanga Reo.