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The talented rugby player had a passion to help young people succeed in life and so his parents, Nari and Bill Stevenson established the trust, which supports a range of causes geared towards the education to improve the health and wellbeing of young people.
Last year’s recipient was Lena-Jean Ganley, then a 17-year-old student at Elim Christian College.
She was described as a person of influence among her peers and those younger than her and a “truly terrific” young New Zealander.
She was a World Vision ambassador to India last year following her stellar contribution to the 40-Hour Famine and earlier this year, helped MC a concert at her old school for this year’s Famine.
To be eligible for the Young Person Award, people should be aged between 16-25 years old. Judges are looking for those who demonstrate achievement and potential in study, work or training and who have made a contribution to their community.
As with the other awards, nominees must live in the “greater” Howick area encompassing the Howick ward, and including Bucklands Beach, Eastern Beach, Highland Park, Meadowlands, Somerville, Northpark, Mellons Bay and Cockle Bay.
Other categories are Westpac Business Person Award; John and Valerie Roy Employee Award; Monterey/Uxbridge artist/Arts administrator Award and the Howick Community Board Citizenship of the Year.
You can make a nomination for any category of the Howick ShowCASE awards by downloading the entry form below OR pick one up from the Howick Information Centre in Picton St.
Both are vital roles in ensuring the vibrancy of the Howick artistic scene is at its brightest.
It’s always pleasantly surprising to discover the immensely talented people we have in this community – but too many hide their light under a bushel.
But not anymore.
If you know an outstanding person who is either an artist or an arts administrator who lives or works in the greater Howick area, why not nominate for the Monterey/Uxbridge artist/Arts administrator Award, part of the Howick ShowCASE Awards.
This prestigious award is just one of several up for grabs at this year’s event.
Previous winners have included Gair McCrae of the Howick Children’s Youth Theatre and local artist and Uxbridge tutor Gae Webster.
So whether it’s the wardrobe mistress at the local theatre group, dance or drama teacher, talented performing or visual artists – why not put their name forward.
Leading art organisations lend their support
Both are at the forefront of the arts in east Auckland.
At Monetery Art Gallery you can find a wide range of stunning contemporary New Zealand art for sale and on show, from paintings and sculpture to glass and ceramic pieces. For more information go to www.montereyartgallery.co.nz or drop by the showroom at 5 Cook St, Howick. Why not check out its current exhibition, Ecletic Mix, which runs until July 5.
At Uxbridge, you can test your artistic talents in a wide range of courses and classes run by some of the area’s foremost artists.
Uxbridge has been a part of the Howick community for more than 25 years and has a range of courses, programmes and events sure ignite that artistic flame in all of us.
To find out more go to www.uxbridge.org.nz.
WHAT TO DO? Download the official nomination form. Here you will also find information about each of the awards’ criteria.
DON’T HAVE A COMPUTER? Pick up a nomination form from the Howick Information Centre, Picton Street, Howick.
WHO CAN BE NOMINATED? To be eligible for consideration, all nominees must live in or work in the greater Howick area (including Bucklands and Eastern Beaches).
WHEN? The winners to be announced at a special dinner on August 12.
