Meet the nominees for the
Volunteer Recognition Event 2023

Grant Smith
Grant Smith
Whatunga Tūao | Volunteer Central
VRE 2023 Nominee
Danielle Westwood
Danielle Westwood
GirlGuiding New Zealand - Palmerston North & Feilding
VRE 2023 Nominee
Lisa Nielsen
Lisa Nielsen
GirlGuiding New Zealand - Palmerston North & Feilding
VRE 2023 Nominee
Feilding Health Shuttle Team
Feilding Health Shuttle Team
St John
VRE 2023 Nominee
Myra Shotton
Myra Shotton
Manawatu PARS
VRE 2023 Nominee
Margaret-Anne Cook
Margaret-Anne Cook
Manawatu PARS
VRE 2023 Nominee
Francelle Aitken
Francelle Aitken
English Language Partners, Palmerston North
VRE 2023 Nominee
Trevor Dearlove
Trevor Dearlove
English Language Partners, Palmerston North
VRE 2023 Nominee
Murray Matthews
Murray Matthews
Mash Trust
VRE 2023 Nominee
Tracey Greig and Harriet
Tracey Greig and Harriet
Mash Trust
VRE 2023 Nominee
Lisa Gilligan
Lisa Gilligan
Skills4Living
VRE 2023 Nominee
Peter Alve
Peter Alve
Age Concern Palmerston North & Districts
VRE 2023 Nominee
Barbara McGowan
Barbara McGowan
Skills4Living
VRE 2023 Nominee
Peter Curtis
Peter Curtis
Manawatū Blokart Club
VRE 2023 Nominee

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

Here you will be able to read the amazing stories of our 2023 nominees, our proud sponsors and our supporters. For now, browse around, and check out our guest speakers for the 10th Volunteer Recognition Event and our MCs.

Nominations for volunteers are now closed. 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/

Janetta Mandeno

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

Lyal Brenton

Meet the Speakers

Ryan McVeigh
Ryan McVeigh
Young Volunteer of the Year 2023
Jennifer Ryle
Jennifer Ryle
CEO Volunteering Hawkes Bay
Neil Porteus
Neil Porteus
CEO, Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury
Megan Scott
Megan Scott
Manager Volunteer Connect
Anna Grimaldi
Anna Grimaldi
Keynote Speaker

MEET OUR PROUD EVENT SPONSORS

Gold

P. D. Graham & Sons Chartered Accountants
Advantage

Partner

BOOTHS TRANSPORT
Countdown

Funding from

Kiwi Gaming Trust

Bronze

Greer and Low Chartered Accountants
Volunteer Central
VRE
PNCC

Star

Dunkin's Bar & Eatery

Goods & Services

ARROSTA COFFEE
The Daily Bake
THE WINE CELLAR
Fresh Choice
I Love Flaxmere
FMG
Countdown
New World
The Food Warehouse

Meet our Proud Supporters

PALMY
Horizons Regional Council
Volunteer Central

Thank You!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, nominees, speakers, sponsors, and supporters who made the Volunteer Recognition Event 2023 possible. Your support and participation helped celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers in our community.

Thank you for being part of this special event and for recognizing the importance of volunteer work in making Aotearoa a better place for everyone. Your continued support helps us honor and celebrate the selfless dedication of our volunteers.

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