Bay Bush Action Trust Steals Spotlight

26th May

Bay Bush Action Trust has won the Supreme Award at the 2016 Trustpower Far North District Community Awards.

The Awards were announced and presented tonight (Thursday, 26 May) at a function at the Turner Centre, Kerikeri.

For winning the Supreme Award, Bay Bush Action Trust received a framed certificate, a trophy and $1,500 prize money. Bay Bush Action Trust now has the opportunity to represent the district at the 2016 Trustpower National Community Awards, which are being held in Rotorua in March 2017.

In total, Trustpower has given away over $5,000 to various community groups through tonight’s Awards.

Trustpower Community Relations Representative Emily Beaton says Bay Bush Action Trust are going to do a fantastic job at representing their district on the national stage.

“These volunteers are walking the talk and getting stuck in to make a real difference to the wildlife and biodiversity in their area.

They are connecting the community with their environment and showing everyone involved that they too can be the protectors of this beautiful slice of New Zealand.”, says Miss Beaton.

Other winners at tonight’s Trustpower Far North District Community Awards were:

Youth Spirit
Finalist: Caylynn Titore, Northland College
Finalist: Liam Hobson-Scott, Kaitaia Abundant Life School
Winner: Tim Richardson, Springbank School
Heritage and Environment
Runner up: The Friends of Roland’s Wood Charitable Trust
Winner: Whakaangi Landcare Trust
Health and Wellbeing
Runner up: Foster Hope Northland
Winner: The Far North SPCA
Arts and Culture
Runner up: Theosophy Centre
Winner: Ohaeawai Taiamai Residents Association
Sports and Leisure
Winner: Taipa Sailing Club
Education and Child Youth Development
Commendation: Ohaeawai Community Education Trust
Runner up: Bay of Islands Riding for the Disabled Association Inc.
Winner: Bay of Islands Coastguard Incorporated
Supreme Winner: Bay Bush Action Trust

Please find attached a full citation for all recipients.

The Awards are being presented at a function this evening, Thursday 26 May, at the Turner Centre, Kerikeri, starting at 6pm. Media are welcome to attend.

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