Sir Peter Blake believed young Kiwis have the potential to achieve great things and that inspiring leaders of any age could be found in every part of New Zealand.
An inspiring leader has been found and acknowledged recently, Katie Jones of Toko Primary School.
Hannah Cameron of Westpac Stratford visited Katie at the end of term to present her with the Sir Peter Blake Young Leader Award.
Those attending Toko's Friday assembly heard of Katie's commitment to activities including student council and representative netball teams which earned her the nomination for the award.
Westpac is the Sir Peter Blake Trust's Foundation Partner and has been a strong supporter of the trust since its inception in 2004.