Citizen Civic Awards help us reward and recognise our district's amazing volunteers.
Who can be nominated?
Any person or organisation who gives substantial voluntary community service that benefits the people of Gisborne Tairāwhiti.
Make a nomination
An individual, group or organisation may make a nomination. Please read the criteria and see previous recipients below, before filling in the nomination form.
Nominations open 5 July and close 25 July 2025. The ceremony date will be advertised after the closing date.
The judging panel is made up of the Mayor, 3 councillors and 2 citizens.
Criteria and previous recipients
The following are not eligible for nomination:
- previous Civic Award winners
- current Gisborne District Council staff
- posthumous nominations are not eligible for consideration.
Can I nominated a previous merit award recipient?
Yes, those who have previously received Merit Awards are eligible for nomination for a Civic Award.
Can someone living outside Gisborne Tairāwhiti be nominated for an award?
The person must be living in our district - the awards celebrate the work of Gisborne Tairāwhiti residents.
Do I need the person's permission to nominate them?
It's not a requirement, however, as a courtesy you may wish to discuss your nomination with your nominee.
2024 award recipients
| Civic Award | |
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Amber Church
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Paul Rickard
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Daryl Gowers
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Ray Gowland
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Gisborne Ballet Group
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Karin Mahuika
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Glen Sutton
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Diane Logan
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Judy Ball
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Archdeacon William Gray
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| Merit Award | |
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David Ion
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Duncan Gordon
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Pamela Murphy
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2023 award recipients
| Civic Award | |
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| Rod Cutts | Graeme Revell |
| Tony Barnby | Bevan Chapman |
| Merit Award | |
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| Wendy Davies | Tai and Kaatarina Kerekere |
| Tairawhiti Multicultural Council: Sarwan Kumar, Hans van Kregten, Baljeet Sandhu, Meredith Stewart Pramod and Lata Kumar | Hear 4U Volunteers: David Parker, Richard Briant and Brian Horwell |
2022 award recipients
| Civic Award | |
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Alexia English
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Amanda Mathers
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Rawinia Parata
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Reweti Ropiha
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Jason King
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| Merit Award | |
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Cassandra Blumfield
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Gregor Ross
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Krissy Mackintosh
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Brian Lee
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Ngati Parou Hapu Leads
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Elizabeth Thodey
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Vicky McLoughlin
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2021 award recipients
| Civic Award | |
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Judy McIntosh
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Kerry Jones
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Nigel McGrannachan
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Sheridan Gundry
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Stanley (Ross) Donald
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Stuart (Boydie) Donald
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Te Wairemana Essie Keelan
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| Merit Award | |
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Chelle (Shelley) Gandell
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Gisborne Parkrun
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Kerris Kafe Knitters
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Gisborne Curtain Bank, Sharron Hall
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Uawa Sports Club
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2020 award recipients
| Civic Award | |
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Chris Reynolds
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Janet Bodle
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The Collective - Oasis Hahi / Church
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Pamela Kay
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Ron Heemi
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Steve and Sue Evett
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Gillian Ward
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Noel Dunn
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Ruaiti Taipana 'Aunty Bubby"
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Anthony Kendrew
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Cynthia Sidney
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Dion Milner
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Joe Campbell
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Toni Hale
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Tony Scragg
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| Merit Award | |
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Richard Flyger
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Sarah Kapene
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Robyn Dear
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Gary Martin
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Shona Martin
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Joy Putaranui
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Lily Stender
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Shanan Gray
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2019 award recipients
| Civic Award | |
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Bruce Jefferd
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Matauranga Maitai
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Stephen Donald
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Hiria Walker
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Geoffrey Kerehama Blackman
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Darryl Crawford
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Glenys Higgs
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Alison Waru
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Gill Clout
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Sherwood Club volunteers
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| Merit awards | |
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Greg Robertson
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Pam Bell
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The Road to Reo Organisation
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Tahurangi Ruru
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2018 award recipients
| Civic Award | |
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Raymond Stevenson
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Audrey Pratt
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Bill Harding
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Graham Faulkner
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Leslie McGreevy
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Gregory Shelton
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Taina Atkins
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Jamie Simpson
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Kelly Simpson
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Toni Grout
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Ka Pai Kaiti
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2016 award recipients
| Civic Awards | |
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Cherie Anne Knight
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Evan Parkin
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Christine Parkin
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Angela Hill
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Elizabeth Clark
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Norman Maclean
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Pru Clayden
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Duncan Chisholm
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Ralph Walker
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2015 award recipients
| Civic Awards | |
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Catherine Macdonald
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Gavin Maclean
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Helen Swan
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Mary Bayley
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Karangawai Kururangi
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Frederick Smith
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Prue Roberts
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Arish Naresh
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Alison Ross
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Maureen Potroz
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Norma Hooks
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| Merit Awards | |
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Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Nga Uri a Maui
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Philip Paniani
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Brian Cochrane
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2014 award recipients
| Civic Awards | |
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Jean Weke
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Betty Thompson
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Chris Sharp
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Whaiora Enoka
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Judy Livingston
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Neville Clarke
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Raunikau Stainton
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Christopher Hudson
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Mereheni Waitoa
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Tui Takarangi |
Civic award nomination form
All nominees must be seconded.
