Whanganui volunteer groups and individuals were rewarded for their efforts at the Trustpower Community Awards at the Whanganui War Memorial on Monday night.
Mayor Hamish McDouall and Trustpower customer services general manager Fiona Smith presented awards to 17 groups and individuals for their work in supporting the Whanganui community.
Mr McDouall spoke about the awards as acknowledgement that the great work being done by volunteers in Whanganui is not "taking place in a vacuum".
Macy Duxfield, of Cullinane College, was the winner of the Youth Community Spirit award for her work as a youth councillor and extensive support of other young people in Whanganui.
"My strength is not just my own," she said and acknowledged the team support she has recieved.