Youth Volunteering Awards Night
We are so incredibly proud of our Youth Board for making this event such a success. Here is the full list of finalists and their nominations.
Environmental Award
Nicole- runner up
I nominate Nicole because she has a clear vision of what sustainability involves, she is committed and quietly takes action involving others and has participated fully in R.E.A.L for two years. REAL stands for Rangitahi Environmental Action Leaders. It is an AUCKLAND COUNCIL secondary programme for fifty regional young leaders for sustainability programme which i help run. i see many young leaders and Ncile stands out.. e.g. last year when Nicole was in yr 11 she was part of a group of REAL students who organised an art competition and exhibition in Parnell for 8 schools on the theme of climate resilience with over 80 submissions... written pieces, paintings, sculpture, dance, poetry, video and photography. At the same time she embarked on creating a vegetable garden in her college and became a leader in her envirogroup at school. In her own time she fills in application forms, keeps in regular contact, is reliable, humble, hardworking and an attractive leader for her peers. This year Nicole came back to REAL as a returning young leader at our three day wananga. we invited her to be leader of returning young leaders, she helped new leaders, facilitated sustainability workshops, introduced speakers and closed our final session. she attracted another young leader from her school and together this year they are planning an east Auckland active transport wide event to get their peers riding bikes to help change their behaviour, and out of being driven to school.
Jonathan- Runner up
Jonathan has adhd and global delay but he has not prevented that from making him a superb environmental advocate. He has been involved in 10 planting days in cockle bay and the cascades catchment a group he helps to run. He organized his first planting day himself a present for my birthday. He self funded 2/3 of this cost and got sponsorship from pac n save Highland Park for the balance. Im extraordinarily proud of his resilience, determination and hard work. Despite shyness he gave an excellent speech about the cascades catchment to his class at school. His ambition is to be a Park ranger. His next fundraising initiative is to build a bench in the cascades catchment to recognize the work of the many volunteers who have worked to help bring back wood pigeons, clear the stream of rubbish and carp and connect our nodes with corridors into a more cohesive environmental asset. He has always worked in the background avoiding the limelight, though he deserves to be recognized for his passion and hard work.
Mayin- 2 nominations- Winner
Mayin has demonstrated an early interest, commitment and unassuming leadership to the New Zealand Natural environment by committing many hours of volunteer service to local and regional projects. His energy to tackle pest plants is evidenced by participation in group events with Pest Free Howick as well as self motivated personal action around his local area.He engages in school based forums through sch Whanau based committees and groups as well as being a reliable volunteer attending Otara Waterways and Lake Trust events. At school he has led Sea week event planning and delivery including teaching peers how to conduct Wai Care protocols for stream testing and highlighting awareness about the impact of micro-plastics. It's the wider school based event organisation that I have been most impressed by- Co Led for an Eco-Art competition gaining sponsorship and inviting guests like the Head of Waste Solutions to be a judge. Mayin is an all round performer and speaker being a accomplished musician as well as debating team member enabling him to converse and discuss contemporary challenges. This school holiday he gained a place at Blake Inspire - a leadership camp for fellow youth which will undoubtably lead to strengthening his future pathway as an environmental leader. Mayin holds a holistic view from both a te ao māori perspective and aligning to his indian roots. I would endorse his application as it would celebrate an outstanding young person in our local board.
Nomination 2
Mayin has been volunteering and taking part in environmental causes since a very young age namely in tree planting, litter clean ups, and water testing (both independently and through the otara waterways organisation), the moth plant collection competition and various enviro school positions at BDSC.
Not only has he been participating in environmental events and groups within school, he has been going out of his way to participate in and encourage others to participate in, environmental events outside of school and never asking for acknowledgement or credit. I have also witnessed him formally, draft, type up and deliver letters to people who had moth plants near their property thoroughly explaining what the plants are, why they are bad for the environment, politely asking that they do something about it and explain how to do so safely - not as part of the moth plant competition just out of his own free will and sheer passion for the environment. He also brought together a group of people to test the river in a lake nearby our school, he very thoroughly went through each step, explained what the results showed us and why it was important. Again demonstrating his love for the environment and willingness to take time out of his day to actively go out of his way to spread awareness on environmental issues.
These are just a few of the things I have witnessed first hand, he's also told me that he's been apart of all of these things as well:
* Paper Recycling at BDSC
* Britten Whānau Environmental Committee
* Pests, Pods and Penguins Pestival
* Whimbrel Reserve Moth Cleanup (3 events)
* Macleans Park Rescue
* Highbrook Park Moth Cleanup
* Cyril French Reserve Cleanup (with Mirren and Prisha)
* Kai for Sai Volunteering
* Ōtara Waterways and Lake Trust (OWLT) Volunteer
* Cleared illegal pest plants from local schools
* Pest Free Howick Ward Volunteer
* Cleared (with consent) moth plants, woolly nightshade, black nightshade, and nettles from local streets
* Kellaway Reserve BDSC Workgroup
* Reserve for Auckland Geography Quiz
* Riviera Moth Removal
* Competitor in the Moth Pod Competition (representing BDSC)
* WaiCare Delegate for Kilkenny Stream
* Removed approximately 894 moth pods independently (2025)
* Removed approximately 200 moth pods independently as part of BDSC (2026)
* Led the interschool Eco-Art Initiative competition
* Led Sea Week activities on microplastics with Prisha Patel
* Led Sea Week water-testing activities for the Kilkenny Stream
* PFHW Gold Award Recipient
* Cleanup Leader for a group of BDSC students at OWLT Brownylian
* Photographer for the Interschool Eco-Art Competition
* Matariki Tree Planting Leader at BDSC
* Promoted volunteer opportunities from Pest Free Howick Ward and OWLT to BDSC students
* Non-paper Recycling Arts Project
* Attended Bird and Plant Identification Programme with OWLT
* Kilkenny Reserve Group
* Yucca Plant Removal at Cyril French Reserve
* OWLT Representative at the Holi Festival
* Restarted a rat trap line in association with Pest Free Howick Ward
* Water testing of Waikato Stream, including abiotic and macroinvertebrate monitoring with NIWA
* Proposed multilingual nature walks around the Howick Ward in association with BLAKE
* Attended a lecture at the University of Waikato on Antarctica and Mātauranga Māori perspectives
* Education on Blue Lake
* Participated in a mock parliamentary simulation on seabed mining in Taranaki
Anyone who knows Mayin even a little bit knows that his passion for the environment is genuine and abundant so I really think that he is overdue for recognition for all his efforts and all that he has done over the past few years.
Intergenerational Award
Aliya-runner up
Aliya has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering meaningful connections across generations through her service and leadership. She has tutored younger children, helping them build confidence in their learning while acting as a positive role model. Within her church community, Aliya also took part in a workshop that brought together younger and older generations to share their beliefs, life experiences, and personal insights. By encouraging open conversations and mutual understanding, she helped create an environment where people of different ages could learn from one another and build lasting relationships. Through both her tutoring and her work within her church, Aliya has made a genuine and positive impact in strengthening intergenerational connections and creating a more inclusive, connected community.
Rylee- runner up
Rylee has made a meaningful impact in bringing different generations together through her dedication to supporting both younger children and families in her community. She volunteered with the Pakuranga Athletic Club’s junior athletics programme, spending Wednesday afternoons helping coach and encourage children aged 2–6 through fun games and activities. Her enthusiasm, patience, and ability to connect with young children created a positive and welcoming environment where they could build confidence and enjoy being active. Beyond this, Rylee regularly babysits for families in her neighbourhood, developing trusted relationships with both children and parents. Through these ongoing acts of service, she has fostered strong intergenerational connections by supporting young families, mentoring children, and strengthening the sense of community around her.
Daniella Sophia- winner
Sophia has volunteered to support a local senior Citizen's group - South East Auckland Senior Citizens Association (SEASCA) since last year. She organises student leader volunteers from Ormiston senior college and assists the monthly functions of SEASCA by serving food, cleaning, organising furniture. Sophia has been highly praised by the secretary of SEASCA. As a young person, she has shown care towards the seniors of Flatbush. Members of this association look forward to the volunteers at each of their gatherings
Community Award
Miguel- runner up
Miguel is a highly dedicated and community-minded young person who consistently gives his time to support others. For the past two years, he has volunteered at community events such as the Rotary Carnival, always willing to help wherever needed. He also coaches a junior basketball team at his school before and after school in his own time, showing outstanding commitment, leadership, and encouragement toward younger students. Under his guidance, the team became the 2025 pool winners, reflecting both his passion and positive influence. In addition, Miguel has volunteered during the school holidays for the past two years at a local drama school holiday programme, supporting younger children and contributing positively to the community. Miguel’s willingness to give his time across sport, arts, and community events makes him a truly deserving recipient of this award.
Angela-runner up
Angela has volunteered at the Howick historical village live days, Repair cafe, ANZAC day Parade, she is also apart of the girl guiding community as a ranger and has volunteered and helped out with their events. These roles requires a lot of diligence, penitence and skill and I believe those skills would be admired and useful within our community.
Larissa-Runner up
I believe that Larissa deserves the community award because she consistently volunteers for the park run every Saturday, cheering runners on and bringing a positive attitude each week. She also volunteers at the Buddhist Temple frequently, serving guests meals so that they can be fed for the day. She is present when Youth Project meetings are hosted and takes everyones suggestions into account. Larissa is a positive, committed, consistent, and dedicated person who always does her best to serve her community. And that's why I believe Larissa deserves this award.
Mehr-Winner
Mehr deserves a volunteering award because of her outstanding commitment to serving her school and wider community through leadership, inclusion, and community service.As a student leader, Mehr helped organise and support important school events, including International Week, World Environment Day, the Kiwi Harvest Food Appeal, and blood drive initiatives. She demonstrated responsibility and leadership while encouraging student participation and community engagement.Mehr led the Refugee Voice Club, where she organised weekly meetings and activities to help refugee and migrant students feel welcomed, included, and supported. She ensured that students had a safe space to share their experiences and have their voices heard within the school community.Through her involvement in the Environment Club, Mehr regularly participated in stream monitoring, planting projects, pest control activities, and preparing burgers for homeless people every Friday after school. She also completed volunteer work through the Student Volunteer Army (SVA), including pest control, burger making for homeless people, and 30 hours of service at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village.Mehr led Unity Bridge from 2025 until Term 2 of 2026, supporting ESL and other students with their learning, particularly Year 11 students. She also shared her language skills by teaching Persian, Arabic, and other languages, helping students build confidence and strengthen connections across cultures.Through her dedication, leadership, compassion, and willingness to help others, Mehr has made a positive impact on students, refugees, elderly residents, homeless people, and the environment. Her consistent commitment to service makes her highly deserving of a volunteering award.
Kelly- 3 nominations-runner up
Kelly has been a superstar volunteer in the Howick community for years. She has volunteered in the Howick and Highland park libraries, helping to create a clean community space to be enjoyed by all, by creating posters, organising shelves and cleaning to help support the library. Not only has she volunteered at the community library but also the school library weekly, helping with checking in books and shelving to allow students to have a positive experience in the library. She also helps coach a afterschool Macleans martial club, where she teaches karate techniques and running classes.
Kelly has been an exceptional coach for the Macleans martial arts club, which she has been helping run for 3 years. In a club mainly appealing to males wanting to sparr she helps in creating a inclusive space where female students and also learn karate techniques and sparr in a safe space. Since having female coaches for the club, the proportion of female students attending the club has dramatically increased from 3 to 10+. This has allowed many students to learn new martial arts and self defence skills while creating an environment for students to relax and have fun after a long school day. She is also a school librarian where she can share her love for reading and help create an environment encouraging students to read by maintaning a tidy environment and giving book recomendations. Overall, Kelly is a well rounded student who not only challenges herself acidemically, but also generously gives her time to volunteer in the community.
Kelly is involved in a variety of voluntary organisations - at Macleans college, she is not only an Academic Captain of Rutherford house, but also helps out in the school library, runs the mixed martial arts club and also volunteers with the Duke of Edinburgh club. Outside of school, she volunteers at the local Pakuranga and Howick libraries. On top of that, she is a school prefect and helps fundraise for a multitude of charities throughout the year, notably the recent All Saints food drive, where Rutherford house contributed over 250 essential items and food. As such, I think Kelly should be considered for this award for her service to the community and local area.
Ira- winner
They have actively participated in local tree‑planting projects, helping restore native habitats and improve the long‑term health of East Auckland’s environment. Their involvement supports biodiversity, strengthens community green spaces, and encourages other young people to care for the natural world.
Within their school community, Ira has contributed to Women’s Day initiatives, helping organise activities that celebrate and uplift women and girls. Their efforts promote inclusivity, awareness, and empowerment among students, creating a more supportive and respectful school culture.
They also volunteer in the school’s period product office, helping ensure students have access to essential hygiene products with dignity and without stigma. Their support directly improves student wellbeing, reduces barriers to learning, and fosters a more caring and equitable school environment.
Beyond school, Ira has supported a local charity, donating items to help families experiencing stress, hardship, or isolation. Their contributions directly assist parents with newborns and young children, showing empathy for vulnerable members of the community and a willingness to help where it truly matters.
Across all these areas, Ira demonstrates kindness, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility. Their voluntary work has made a meaningful, positive impact on both people and the environment in East Auckland, and they are a deserving nominee for the Community Award.
Kindness Award
Aanvi- Winner
I am Nominating Aanvi because she is incredibly hard working and selfless, but never seeks the spotlight. She is not the type of person who stands up and makes a big show of helping, instead, she quietly does what needs to be done.
what really makes her special in her humility. She constantly works behind the scenes and lets other people be the front face and take the public credit. She genuinely does not care about getting a pat on her back or public praises. She just wants to help and see people around her win and succeed. It takes a really rare kind of maturity to work that hard and still be in the shadows.
Paige-runner up
Paige is a young person who notices the little things that others might miss. She deserves the Kindness Award because she consistently demonstrates empathy in her everyday actions—whether it is organizing small community initiatives, helping out after hours, or supporting local events. Her quiet leadership and constant willingness to lend a hand have created a ripple effect of compassion in East Auckland, proving that young people can make a profound difference through simple, dedicated kindness.
Neha- runner up
Hi, I'm Neha I try to be a kind person consistently whenever I can in my daily life. Whether that's through small things like trying to make everyone feel included in class discussions, medium-level things like buying lunch/donating money to homeless people whenever walking through the city or larger levels things like starting initiatives and going after leadership roles.
For example, I became apart of the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) last year which is a community that allows people to post and sign up for volunteering opportunities in their area, but I quickly realised that although the idea was good there weren't many volunteering opportunities in my area being posted. So I made it my goal to try and make volunteering more easy and accessible for people in my school, as I know that if they were presented with easy ways to volunteer a lot of people would be keen to get involved.
I started up a volunteer club at my school, Botany Downs Secondary College along with my friend Irene, in this club we organised and funded events such as;
Care Packages for Kids - where each day the members did a new craft such as writing letters, decorating bags, making stickers, crocheting animals and at the end of the week they put all these craft together to create care packages which we donated to children in hospitals. At every session we had around 100 participants and were able to create over 50 care packages.
Coasters for a Cause - which was an event with the Youth Project where the Youth Project came to our school and members created coasters which were donated to retirement villages, we were able to create over 70 coasters.
World Vision - A joint World Vision fundraiser where we raised over $100
I also raised around $1300 for World vision last year as individual and around $800 this year by cooking and selling food
Millar- winner
Millar's heart has always been his greatest gift. From a very young age, Millar has shown a depth of kindness, compassion, and empathy that is truly rare. Whether with adults, younger children, or his peers, he has a natural ability to connect with people and make them feel seen, valued, and respected. Kindness is not something he has been taught, it is simply who he is.
Over the years, I have lost count of the number of people who have approached me to share what a remarkable young person he is. They often comment on his warmth, his presence, and the way people are drawn to him. Many have said that he carries a wisdom well beyond his years and restores their faith in the next generation.
What makes Millar truly exceptional is not just the kindness he shows, but the consistency with which he shows it. His actions are never for recognition - they are quiet, genuine, and instinctive.
There are many moments that reflect who Millar is, and this is just a tiny snapshot of memories:
When he was just eight years old, he found $20 on the ground. With no one around to claim it, I asked what he thought we should do. Without hesitation, he suggested giving it to a homeless man we had passed earlier - someone I hadn’t even noticed, but he had. At no point did he consider keeping it for himself. His instinct was simply to help.
At age ten, he was given $100 to buy Christmas presents for his family. After thoughtfully selecting gifts, at the counter, he was asked if he would like make donation to the Heart Foundation. Without any prompting - as we were elsewhere in the store - he chose to buy more modest gifts so he could donate the remaining money. That moment spoke volumes about his character.
These are not isolated examples, they reflect how he lives his life every day. Millar regularly holds doors open, gives up his seat on public transport, and helps strangers in quiet but meaningful ways. He has paid for bus fares for people who have forgotten their AT HOP cards, easing their stress and embarrassment in the moment. Just recently, he bought food for a young homeless man in our local Botany area. Noticing the man’s severely decayed teeth, he thoughtfully chose soft food so it would be easier for him to eat. It is this level of awareness and empathy that sets him apart.
Millar’s kindness extends into the classroom, where teachers frequently turn to him to support his peers, particularly in mathematics. He has a remarkable ability to explain concepts in a way that is both relatable and encouraging, creating a safe and supportive environment for others to learn. His peers trust him, feel comfortable seeking his help, and benefit not only from his knowledge but from his patience and empathy. In doing so, he doesn’t just help others academically - he strengthens their confidence and belief in themselves.
His kindness extends into everything he does, including sport. During Years 7 and 8, he gave up his lunch breaks to coach the girls’ cricket team because they didn’t have a coach and he wanted them to feel supported and successful. He has a natural way of bringing people together, and by the end of his own cricket games, he has usually made a new friend. This past season, umpires from opposing teams took the time to comment on his positivity, manners, sportsmanship, and attitude - a reflection of the respect he shows to everyone around him.
At home, we foster animals, and Millar is always willing to step in - giving his time, energy, and care to help them prepare for loving homes.
On New Year’s Eve 2025, while many teenagers were celebrating in typical ways, Millar set himself a personal goal: to be the first person in the world to run 5km in the new year. At the stroke of midnight, he did exactly that. It was a simple but powerful reflection of his self-discipline, motivation, and quiet determination. Millar’s Dad and I quietly followed behind in the car, in awe.
Over the past 17 months, Millar has faced some health setbacks that affected his confidence and temporarily kept him from the activities he loves. However, rather than becoming withdrawn, these experiences have deepened his empathy and resilience. Seeing him return to the rugby field this season with renewed confidence and joy has been incredibly special, and a true testament to his strength of character.
For a 15-year-old to consistently think beyond himself in the way Millar does is rare. In a world where it is easy to focus inward, he continually chooses kindness, understanding, and compassion for others.
Kindness comes in many forms - in words, in actions, in awareness, and in quiet moments that often go unseen. Millar embodies all of these. He doesn’t just show kindness, he lives it, every single day.
For these reasons, I cannot think of a more deserving recipient. I nominate Millar Ormsby with absolute pride.
Inspirational Award
Winner- Rainie Tang and 10yr old nominator
During our nomination period, a 10-year-old student reached out to nominate an older peer who had visited her school. She was deeply moved by the older student’s empathy and kindness—especially the simple, joyful moment of being allowed to try on a jacket adorned with 25 badges.
Though the young girl didn’t know her role model's full name, we quickly realised we knew exactly who she meant. When we shared the story, the older student was genuinely moved, and surprised that her small gestures had left such a lasting impression.
These students showed the power of making connections within our community, proving that small gestures can have a big impact. This is the reason we created this award as it paired so well with our values at Youth Project NZ. This heartwarming encounter reminds us that a single act of warmth can ripple through a community further than we ever imagine.
We would like to recognise both students for their inspirational roles.
Star Award
Benjamin- runner up
My son has been a consistent volunteer and community contributor since primary school and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteering and community service, particularly over the past three years. During this time, he has contributed more than 1,500 hours of community service while balancing his schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities.
For the past three years, he has volunteered regularly with the SPCA, designing and making toys for animals using his own pocket money and personal time. In addition to his weekly contributions as part of completing all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, he has undertaken several large-scale projects, including making approximately 100 tug toys for dogs in 2024, 50 tennis-ball rope toys for dogs, and 25 blankets for cats and dogs. He is currently working on another project to make 100 pom pom teaser wands for cats. His efforts have been recognised by the SPCA and featured on their official education website (https://kids.spcaeducation.org.nz/get-involved/things-to-make-or-do/).
In addition, he co-founded and co-runs Koru STEM (https://www.korustem.com/), a student-led club that has delivered monthly STEM workshops for children at local libraries and quarterly workshops and exhibitions at retirement villages for more than two years, while also raising funds for Starship Hospital. The club introduces children to hands-on STEM learning and activities. For retirement village residents, the club introduces them to modern technology, helps resolve their tech issues and questions, and provides interactive activities designed to bring them joy and fun. The club is currently exploring opportunities to expand to additional locations.
He has also volunteered at the annual Howick Santa Parade for five consecutive years and at the Eastgate Christian Centre Christmas Walkthrough. Over the past three years, he has actively participated in numerous charity street appeals for organisations including the Heart Foundation, St John, the Cancer Society, Blind Low Vision NZ, UNICEF, and the SPCA. In addition, he has been involved in a wide range of school-based and community service activities, including serving as a librarian, providing student coaching, working as a house tutor, assisting with the coding club, participating in tree planting and beach clean-up projects, and contributing to other community initiatives.
What makes his contribution particularly deserving of recognition is not only the number of hours he has given, but also the self-motivated and consistent nature of his volunteering. He has demonstrated dedication, initiative, leadership, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in both the community and the lives of others. Even when his efforts are not publicly visible, he continues to serve on a weekly basis with commitment and enthusiasm. These qualities make him a very deserving candidate for recognition.
Please refer to the two web links for photographs and examples of his community service activities. If additional photographs or supporting information are required for the nomination, I would be happy to provide them.
Amelia-winner
Amelia McKenzie deserves this award not only for what she has achieved, but for how she has consistently used her success to create opportunities for others. As the founder and CEO of an international business reaching customers in over 100 countries, Amelia could have focused solely on growing her company. Instead, she has dedicated her time, platform, and resources to supporting young people, championing mental health, and empowering the next generation of female leaders. Amelia has organised multiple fundraising initiatives for Youthline, raising more than $2,200 for youth mental health services, while also sponsoring a youth-led fundraiser supporting Cerebral Palsy. She volunteers as a Year 5 netball coach, mentors younger students through her roles as House Leader, Peer Support Captain, and Peer Support Leader, and founded the Women in Business (WIB) Mentorship Programme at Pakuranga College. Through WIB, she provides young women with mentorship, leadership development, networking opportunities, confidence-building, and hands-on business experience, helping students recognise their potential and pursue opportunities they may never have thought possible. Beyond her school community, Amelia has used her global platform to elevate and celebrate others. She has worked alongside young girls, creators, and artists, helping them showcase their talents on an international stage and gain confidence through real-world opportunities. Her commitment to service has inspired others through speaking engagements, including Melissa Chan-Green's School Shorts podcast, where she encouraged young people to believe in themselves and pursue ambitious goals. Amelia's leadership and impact have been recognised through the GirlBoss Digital Impact Award, sponsorships from Microsoft and Harvey Norman, an International Volunteering Certificate, and features in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, House & Garden, House of Coco, East Auckland Times, and Pakuranga College News. Despite these achievements, Amelia remains deeply committed to giving back. She embodies the true spirit of volunteering by transforming personal success into meaningful impact, creating opportunities for others, and leaving a lasting legacy within her community.
Evie- 9 nominations- runner up
Evie is an amazing person who gives so much of her time to her school, community and environmental projects. She is a current year 13 at Howick College and is fully involved in all aspects of school life, as the Community Council Leader, premier team sports co-captain (Underwater Hockey) and a senior member of the string orchestra and show band. Since Howick college joined the SVA programme 2 years ago in Term 3 2024, she has already achieved the silver award for 250 volunteering hours and is well on her way towards achieving the gold level award of 500 hours later this year (currently at around 430 hours). Outside of of her school volunteering commitments, Evie is heavily involved with Girl Guiding New Zealand and since completing her Queens Guide award in 2024 has gone of to achieve her Leadership qualification and gives up 2 evenings each week to assist with running the Beachlands Guide and Ranger units, bringing her passion and energy to the planning sessions as well as actively leading activites on the evenings. She also joins with weekend camps three or four times a year and next year will be heading to the national Jamboree as a leader for a whole week. Finally, Evie has a huge passion for the environment and this year is taking responsibility for checking and clearing once of the rat trap lines on behalf of Predator Free Beachlands & Maraeatai. Evie is an amazing youth volunteer.
I think Evie deserves the award for her volunteering efforts with Girl Guiding on the Pohutukawa Coast. She is a leader of our Pohutukawa Girl Guide group and is absolutely amazing with the girls. It is great to have someone her age spending time with the girls (who are 9-12 years old). Evie is extremely reliable, responsible and mature and takes her role very seriously. She is there every week and organises great activities that the girls love. She takes part in camping trips and other events and would help organise activities. She often works with the older Guides to help them achieve badges which is amazing because otherwise it may not happen. It is not often that someone her age gives up so much of their spare time to spend with younger girls.
Evie volunteers in countless of different places, she helps school groups, she is an organiser and leader in the girl guiding community, and has taken action in various of things and movements. Which is why I think she is suitable for this award.
Evie has shown extreme dedication to volunteering and dare I say has gone far beyond the expectations we all set for students. She has volunteered, organised activities such as community services, helped fundraise, and educate the girls whom take part in Girl Guides. Has also made and organised movements throughout the community, as well has been volunteering in and for school groups. All of which leads me to the conclusion that Evie Hollyman is deserving of the star award.
Evie gives so much of her time to guiding as well as school groups and predator free (rat traps), Evie has helped me achieve my goals in Guiding, particularly the Aoraki award.
Checks a predator free trapline on a weekly basis for Predator Free Beachlands & maraetai. This takes over a hour of her free time each week. As a volunteer she reliable, flexible, helpful and has great communication.
In addition to this she volunteers as my daughters Guide leader, running groups and sending email communications.
Evie gives so much time to girl Guiding as well as school groups and Predator Free. Evie has helped me achieve my goals in Guiding, particularly the Aoraki awards.
Evie has been involved in supporting my three girls as they have journeyed through Girl Guiding. Evies energy and unwavering support at our local Pohutukawa guiding units(Guides and Rangers) has had a positive impact within our community. We are so grateful and thankful to have Evie as she continues to share her knowledge and her time with our girls at Pohutukawlwa Guides so they can achieve thier guiding goals and work through their badge clauses.
Evie demonstrates every day that she really cares about everything she participates in. She has over 500 hours of service to our school and i know for a fact she does more than that for anyone she hears needs help. I absolutely admire her ability to balance so many projects or charity work. Evie is a leader for rangers, and has had a huge part in helping complete my Aoraki award. She is currently being a leader at guides on Wednesdays, and also comes to be a leader at rangers straight after coming from Howick college. She is a role model in our community!
Evie shows huge dedication, kindness and service to Girl Guides. She co-leads a Guides unit which involves planning, resourcing and showing up every week to give positive, fun experiences for the girls in the unit. She supports them through their badges and Guiding journey in a humble, selfless way. She really is a star.
Congratulations to all our finalists. We had 145 nominations which is amazing and shows how many young people are volunteering in our community.
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