Trustpower Awards
These awards are un by Trustpower in partnership with the Clutha District Council and set up as an opportunity to recognise and thank local voluntary groups and individuals for their contributions to the community.
Anyone can enter a voluntary group or organisation or individual in the Trustpower Clutha District Community Awards, including groups themselves.
The awards cover five categories; Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Education and Child/Youth Development.
Category winners receive $500, runners-up receive $250 and the Supreme Winner will take home $1,500 and an all-expenses paid trip for two representatives to the 2015 Trustpower National Community Awards.
Trustpower Clutha District Community Awards 2017
The
Trustpower awards were held at the Rosebank Lodge on 26 September 2017. Congratulations to the following individuals and groups:
Supreme Winner:
Clutha District Settlement Support Inc.
Individual Awards:
Shirley Ballum (Tapanui)
Ivy Grant (Balclutha)
Jan and Brian O'Callaghan (Kaka Point)
Youth Spirit
:
Winner: Jessica Craik (South Otago High School)
Finalists: Morgan Hale (Tokomairiro High School) and Terryn Miller (Blue Mountain College)
Heritage and Environment:
Winner: South Otago Forest & Bird
Runner up: West Otago Vintage Club
Health and Wellbeing:
Winner: Balclutha Community Garden
Runner up: West Otago Blokes Shed and Commendation: Dad's Army
Arts and Culture:
Sports and Leisure:
Education and Child Youth Development: