Shirley Hazlewood says she goes through her electric wheelchair tyres "like I don't know what".
The busy Kaponga woman is the co-ordinator of all five Kaponga neighbourhood support groups, and at the Safe Community accreditation ceremony last week, she was commended for her work.
Senior constable Jono Erwood described Shirley as a great community person, as she was presented with a certificate of recognition for her work.
"I really enjoy the work I do. I get to meet some great people."
Shirley says being confined to a wheelchair doesn't stop her getting out into the community and talking to her neighbours.