The work of volunteers will be rewarded and acknowledged at the 2017 Trustpower Whanganui District Community Awards next Monday.
Organisers say it promises to be a great night filled with inspiring stories of what volunteers are achieving in the Whanganui community.
Since the Trustpower Whanganui District Community Awards began in 2013, more than $20,000 has been given away to deserving voluntary groups and organisations and this year more than $5000 is up for grabs.
The awards cover five categories - Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Educational and Child/Youth Development.
Category winners receive $500, runners-up receive $250 and the Supreme Winner will take home $1500 and an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2017 Trustpower National Community Awards being held in Queenstown in April next year.