Media Release

11 October 2011

Civic Awards honour long years of services

“Communities are created by the willingness of individuals to provide practical support to big dreams. The energy of a city lives in the heart of its volunteer community, “says Palmerston North Mayor, Jono Naylor.

Mr Naylor today announced that two individuals will be honoured tonight for their community contribution to Palmerston North in a Civic Honours ceremony.

“Civic Honours are awarded each year to a small number of people who have made a long standing contribution to their community in a voluntary capacity,” Mr Naylor says.

This year the awards acknowledge two very different kinds of community work. One recipient has worked with many organisations to ensure they are financially sound and demonstrate ethical governance. The other recipient has worked tirelessly in one sector - live theatre - and helped to build a practical platform on which others can perform.

“Each year the Civic Awards go to people whose actions over a long period of time demonstrate them to be generous and inspirational. These are people who motivate and galvanise others in their vision of what a better tomorrow might be.”

This annual award ceremony is a reminder of how good people contribute to making our city a self-reliant community. Every community is a network of relationships. This year’s civic award recipients are people who are relationship builders; people who not only work for the greater good, but who take others with them.”

Palmerston North City 2011 Civic Honours will be presented to:

• Chartered Accountant Rod McKenzie for his pro bono work for many organisations and his contribution to ethical governance, and to

• Allan Nagy for his contribution to live theatre both in Palmerston North and in New Zealand.

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