Colin Ogle of Wanganui is just one of the nominees for Pride of New Zealand. Nominations close June 15.
Colin Ogle of Wanganui is just one of the nominees for Pride of New Zealand. Nominations close June 15.
Time is running out to nominate your local heroes in the Pride of New Zealand Awards.
Hundreds of nominations have flooded in from all over the country - including a number from Wanganui - recognising deserving people in each community, in categories such as Bravery, the Environment, Lifetime Achievement andCommunity Spirit.
The awards are supported by the Wanganui Chronicle and its sister papers across New Zealand, together with sponsors the New Zealand Herald, radio station The Hits, and TSB Bank.
Once entries close, shortlists will be drawn up in each category and regional finalists will be announced in four regions. Regional prize-giving ceremonies will be held in early August in Auckland, the Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Christchurch.
The categories are being judged by a panel of prominent Kiwis _ including former newscaster Judy Bailey, radio host Polly Gillespie and Silver Fern netballer Maria Tutaia _ and, following the regional finals, our readers will also get to have a say through the TSB Bank's People's Choice Award.
National category winners and the People's Choice winner will be announced at a ceremony in September.
