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Meet the Nominees

Welcome to the webpage of the most important event of the year!

Here you will be able to read the amazing stories of our 2024 nominees, our proud sponsors and our supporters. For now, browse around, and check out our guest speakers for the 11th Volunteer Recognition Event and our MCs.

Nominations for volunteers closed on Friday, 15th March 2024.

Stay tuned on our social media for updates!

 

"In a world where you can be anything be kind".

Meet the MCs

Janetta Mandeno

Janetta is a local celebrant for marriages, civil unions, and any ceremony. Her voluntary roles are extensive including Whatunga Tūao | Volunteer Central as an office volunteer, Stylist with Dress For Success, and St John on the Outreach Therapy Pets programme.

 

​Get in touch with Janetta: 

http://janettarosecelebrant.co.nz/

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Lyal Brenton

Lyal is the Palmerston North Town Crier. He has extensive voluntary roles including Big Brother Big Sister mentor, Board Member of the Just Released Accommodation Trust and an active volunteer with Manawatū Marine Boating Club.​

Get in touch with Lyal:

brenton@inspire.net.nz

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Meet the Speakers

Meet the VRE Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor

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Photography

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Bronze Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsor

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•Paul Robertson

Goodie Bag Sponsors

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Levin

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Personal donations

  • Nicola Jewell

  • Christina Briggs

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Blue Sponsors

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Meet our Proud Supporters

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Pub Charity
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Get to know last year's 72 nominated volunteers.

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