Bravery & Heroism: Dudley Andrews of Kaitaia, Maurice Doyle and Rhys Humphries from New Plymouth, David Bateman of Napier and Angus Pauley from Blenheim.
Mr Andrews, 37-year-old former soldier, now a teacher at Kaitaia College, is nominated for saving 5-year-old Rex Haora Pairama and his 6-year-old cousin, Wiremu Bennett-Hati, from drowning at Waipapakauri Ramp on March 1.
Community Spirit: Laura Howard of Auckland, Avis Leeson from Hamilton, Shaun Rankin of Napier and Rebekah Malthus from Nelson.
Emergency Services: Liam Connolly of Wellsford, Billy Turner from Tairua, Peter Knight of Paihiatua and Maggie Houston from Hari Hari.
Environment: Rick Braddock of Auckland, Shirley Sparks from Tauranga, Allan Anderson of Wanganui and the Stewart Island/Rakiura Community Environment Trust trustees.
Fundraiser of the Year: Robbie Ritchie of Auckland, Ryan and Keri Topperwien from Whakatane, Mike Dawes of Upper Hutt and Debbs Moody from Hanmer Springs.
Lifetime Achievement: Joan Swift of Auckland, Sue Tukaki from Katikati, Jim Edwards of Hastings and Lois Heads from Edendale.
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