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2021 AWARD - 1 October 2021

Kaye Power was presented with a Civic Award today at the first of two ceremonies planned for the 2021 Civic Awards, split this year because of COVID Level 2 restrictions. Kaye was nominated for an award for her years of dedication and support to community organisations including Plunket, 30 years+; West Coast Netball 25 years and West Coast Federation of Women’s Institute 20 years. Unfortunately, Kaye was unable to attend but the Award was accepted on behalf by her two daughters, Natasha and Larissa.

2020 AWARDS

Congratulations to Jeanette and John Oliver, Cliff Sandrey and Olga Dodd who were awarded a Civic Award in 2020. Thank you for the work you do in our community.

NAME AWARDED FOR
Jeanette and John Oliver

Services to the CCS Disability Action, Riding for the Disabled, Holy Trinity Church, Justices of the Peace Association, Girl Guides and Brownies.

Cliff SandreyServices to the Runanga Community.
Olga DoddServices to the Paroa and West Coast Federation of Women's Institute, Blind & Low Vision NZ, Abbeyfield, Probus and the RSA.

2019 AWARDS

Congratulations to the following people who were awarded a 2019 Civic Award for their outstanding voluntary service to our community:

NAME AWARDED FOR
Allan Cox Services to Blackball St John, Blackball and Ngahere Fire Brigades, Blackball School BOT, WC Kennel Association and Blackball Swimming Club.
Brian HeveldtServices to Marist Rugby Football Club.
David LarkinServices to NZ Fire Service, Coastguard NZ,Lake Brunner Yacht Club and the Moana Community.
Ian TennentServices to Grey United Tennis Club and Greymouth Hockey Club.
John (Jack) FloodServices to Friends of History House, Greymouth Grey Power, Regent Theatre Trust, Air Training Corps, Ratepayers Association and Greymouth Community.
Kevan and Judy HayServices to SPCA, Greymouth Boating Club Inc, Grey District Youth Trust and Rapahoe Domain Committee.
Keith BarrowServices to Greymouth Athletic Club and Greymouth Squash Club.
Waldo Shannon ( Canine)Grey District Library, Cobden, Grey Main, Hokitika and Paroa Schools, Karoro Learning, Grey Base Hospital, Dixon House and Granger House, Kowhai Manor and Allen Bryant Rest Home, Greymouth Community Dog Walk, Two Brown Dogs and a Cat.

2018 AWARDS

We like to acknowledge outstanding voluntary community service by our citizens. A big thank you and congratulations to the following recipients of the 2018 Civic Awards:

NAME AWARDED FOR
Peter HenryServices to Greymouth Municipal Band, Just Jazz, Greymouth SPCA and Greymouth Community.
Brian BlackmanServices to the band 'Not Just Jazz', Greymouth Tennis Club, St Patricks Church and Greymouth Community.
Greville WoodServices to the Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth Rotary Club, Kowhai Project and Greymouth Community.
James ( Harry) PinerServices to the NZ Fire Service, St Johns and the Runanga Community.
John Thomas ( Tom) CameronServices to the Blaketown Rugby Club, Greymouth Fire Brigade and West Coast Rugby Union.

2017 AWARDS

We like to acknowledge outstanding voluntary community service by our citizens. A big thank you and congratulations to the following recipients of the 2017 Civic Awards:

NAME AWARDED FOR
Barney DonaldsonServices to the Blackball Fire Brigade, Blackball WMC and MSA, Waro-Rakau Rugby League Club and Blackball Domain Board
Conrad RichardsServices to the Greymouth Jockey Club (55 years)
Iain Whyte and Mary-Anne Hefford Services to Greenstone Park
Margaret BeckerServices to the Kaiata Community
Tony SullivanServices to the Greymouth Rotary Club, Greymouth Marist Rugby Club, Catholic Parish of Greymouth and the Life Education Trust
Vinay ChandraServices to C.A.R.E, Greymouth SPCA, Greymouth Rotary Club and the Greymouth Community

Recipients of 2017 Civic Awards presented by Mayor Tony Kokshoorn (August 2017, photo supplied by Swasti Chandra)

2016 AWARDS

NAME AWARDED FOR
Thomas DalyFire Services - Ngahere
Roger DevlinServices to the Community
Alan McEnaney50 Years Service to the Fire Brigade
Raymond "Barnie" McEnaney50 Years Service to the Fire Brigade
Frank McGuire50 Years Service to the Fire Brigade

2015 AWARDS

Congratulations to the following recipients of Civic Awards for 2015:

NAME GROUP/S
Jean and Russell AdamsMultiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's West Coast
Mervyn AshbyGreymouth Aero Club and Community Patrol
Maurice "Chips" RobinsonGreymouth Harrier Club, Rotary Club of Greymouth, Greymouth Jockey Club and West Coast Basketball Association
Ken SmytheWest Coast Lawn Bowls and Cobden Bowling Club
Judy TutcheonC.A.R.E. and other West Coast Health Groups
Leonie and Barry UddstromGreymouth SPCA

They were presented their awards by Mayor Tony Kokshoorn at a special luncheon on Friday 14 August 2015.

2014 AWARDS

NAME AWARDED FOR
Valerie WilliamsServices to the Greymouth Uniting Church and Community
Helen SutherlandServices to the Community

2013 AWARDS

Six Civic Awards were presented in 2013. Congratulations to:

  • Rosalin Murcott
  • Moira Devlin
  • Gary Sara
  • Ron Butler
  • Anne Chapman
  • Chris Frogley

Group shot taken at the Civic Awards presentation ceremony held in Council Chambers.

2012 AWARDS

Three Civic Awards were given out in 2012. Congratulations to Murray Hay, Peter McIntosh and Penny Jones.

L-R: Murray Hay, Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, Peter McIntosh & Penny Jones

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