There were 22 nominations considered this year and this is a true indication of the high calibre of people recognised who are quietly assisting others in our community, and a unique opportunity to recognise their individual efforts.
The criteria for nominations were: “People who have made a significant contribution to the well-being of the Waitaki District and its citizens.”
There are a great many people in our District who provide, or have in the past provided, a long and unselfish service to many areas of the community, and yet these people are often unknown outside of the areas to which they have given such unstinting service. The Citizens Awards are always a wonderful opportunity for nominators to get together and put forward a nomination for that special person.
The 2008 Citizen's Award recipients are: