Three local legends who have fostered more than 300 children between them are among 11 people to receive New Plymouth District Council's (NPDC) Citizens Awards.
These heroes were honoured for their outstanding and often unsung work across the district in helping mums and dads deal with loss and addiction, preserving heritage and charity work, at a function on October 8.
New Plymouth District mayor Neil Holdom praised the incredible contribution the Citizens Award recipients make.
"It's one of the perks of the role as mayor to meet and honour these local legends who do so much to make our Lifestyle Capital hum. All of the award winners thoroughly deserve recognition for going above and beyond and making a massive difference to the lives of so many people."
Mavis Bridgeman and June and Simon Moseley between them have decades of caring for vulnerable children, providing a much-needed and loving home for foster children.