Rotorua's John Ransfield has been recognised for his efforts as a volunteer.
Mr Ransfield was presented with the Volunteer Award at the 2011 Outdoor Excellence Awards.
He was also recognised for that award at a presentation at the Bay of Plenty Police District Headquarters on Thursday.
The presentation in Rotorua was designed to recognise his efforts locally and was also an opportunity to present him with a plaque.
Mr Ransfield was nominated for the award because of his commitment to the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council as well as his contractor work for the police vetting people applying for firearms licences. He has been involved with the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council for the past 30 years.
Bay of Plenty Police District Commander Superintendent Glenn Dunbier said Mr Ransfield was instrumental in the implementation of Whakatupato. Whakatupato is a firearms safety programme for rural communities involving police, iwi and the Mountain Safety Council.
"Since the launch of Whakatupato, John has delivered six group programmes to more than 100 people, while continuing his one-on-one firearms instruction," Mr Dunbier said. "This is all on a voluntary basis."
He said Mr Ransfield had also spread the Whakatupato message across the North Island, including Northland, East Coast, Waikato, Taranaki and Te Urewera.
"He also co-ordinates new instructors for the programme, provides support and training and assists with delivery."
Upon receiving the second award Mr Ransfield said he was shocked.
"I already had one surprise," he said. "This is another."