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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!

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 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

Meet the Speakers

Nuwyne Te Awe Awe Mohi
Nuwyne Te Awe Awe Mohi
Rangitāne o Manawatū
Chris Atherton
Chris Atherton
WhatungaTūao Volunteer Central Chair
Grant Smith
Grant Smith
Palmerston North District Council Mayor
David Allan
David Allan
Horowhenua District Council Deputy Mayor
Alison Short
Alison Short
Manawatu District Council Councillor

Meet the VRE Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

AdvantageUCOL Te Pūkenga

Silver Sponsor

The Egg Project

Photography

KS Photography

Bronze Sponsor

Julia Wallace (Ryman Healthcare)Malgra
Paul Robertson

Goodie Bag Sponsors

Manawatu Golf ClubFMGThe WarehouseArrosta CoffeeTimezoneReseneRockshopGroovylicious CostumesHungry HamishMcDonald's Manawatu

Personal Donations

  • Nicola Jewell
  • Christina Briggs

Blue Sponsors

Sublime Coffee

Meet our Proud Supporters

Department of Internal AffairsLottery Grants BoardCOGSUCOL Te PūkengaAdvantagePub Charity LimitedManawatū District CouncilPalmerston North City CouncilHorowhenua District Council
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Get to know last year's 72 nominated volunteers.

Click here