Hurunui District Council Community Service Awards are to recognise exceptional community service.
If you know someone who meets the requirements please nominate them.
Nominations for 2025 have now opened and close on Monday 5 May 2025. ..
Eligibility
A long period of exceptional service by a resident of the district
Community service for which there has been no direct financial reward
Joint awards, e.g. Husband and wife are acceptable
Confidentiality
Nominations will remain confidential until approved by Council and agreement by the recipients to accept their awards.
Applications
Nominations for the 2025 Awards are now open.
The awards will be presented at a special ceremony on a date to be advised.
A maximum of one award is promoted from each council ward per year.
Ward /Community Committees, the Community Board and Councillors select nominees from their area and the Councillors approach the highest ranking nominee and seek their approval to accept the award.