Howick Club/Uxbridge Arts Award:
Awarded for creative innovation and entrepreneurship in the arts community.
Finalists: Kathy Bigwood and Warwick Russell
Winner: Warwick Russell
Awarded for creative innovation and entrepreneurship in the arts community.
Finalists: Kathy Bigwood and Warwick Russell
Winner: Warwick Russell
Paul Stevenson Trust
Howick Young Person of the Year:
Open to young people aged 16 to 25, this acknowledges achievement or potential in study, work or training.
Finalists: Angela Zhou and Colin Ballantine
Winner: Colin Ballantine
Howick Young Person of the Year:
Open to young people aged 16 to 25, this acknowledges achievement or potential in study, work or training.
Finalists: Angela Zhou and Colin Ballantine
Winner: Colin Ballantine
Howick ShowC.A.S.E Awards 2009
John and Valerie Roy, Employee of the Year Award:
For outstanding service or contribution to any organisation.
Finalists: Shirley Samuels and Kris White
Winner: Shirley Samuels
For outstanding service or contribution to any organisation.
Finalists: Shirley Samuels and Kris White
Winner: Shirley Samuels
Shirley is an employee of the Manukau City Council and is the Democratic Services coordinator for the Howick Ward. In this role, Shirley is the primary link between council and the Howick Community Board, effectively establishing and maintaining an essential communication corridor for the citizens of Howick. She works tirelessly in this position, attending the monthly Community Board meetings as well as many site meetings with board members, council staff and members of the public.
Shirley’s legal background is an asset when it comes to interpreting bylaws and applying common sense to issues that could easily become bogged down in a morass of red tape.
Shirley is extremely dedicated to all aspects of her career, and this ensures a better quality of life for Howick residents.
Shirley’s legal background is an asset when it comes to interpreting bylaws and applying common sense to issues that could easily become bogged down in a morass of red tape.
Shirley is extremely dedicated to all aspects of her career, and this ensures a better quality of life for Howick residents.
Howick Community Board
Citizen of the Year:
For outstanding service to the community or a voluntary organisation within the community.
Finalists: John Russell and Michael Rowse
Winner: John Russell
Citizen of the Year:
For outstanding service to the community or a voluntary organisation within the community.
Finalists: John Russell and Michael Rowse
Winner: John Russell
John has run a successful menswear business in Howick for 24 years bringing him into contact with many members of the community, extending beyond mere commercial transactions. John is
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Colin is an exceptional student academically, gaining high marks in his Cambridge exams, resulting in an invitation to join the school’s premier Scholarship group. He is an avid speaker
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Howick Village Association. Business Person of
the Year Award:
Awarded to the owner, general manager or CEO of any business or enterprise, for excellence in areas such as service delivery, employment relations, innovation or overall performance.
Finalists: Des Coutts and Larry O’Reilly, Rose Twyman
Winners: Des Coutts and Larry O’Reilly
the Year Award:
Awarded to the owner, general manager or CEO of any business or enterprise, for excellence in areas such as service delivery, employment relations, innovation or overall performance.
Finalists: Des Coutts and Larry O’Reilly, Rose Twyman
Winners: Des Coutts and Larry O’Reilly
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The well-known ‘Howick Village Butchery’ has been owned and run by Des and Larry for 24 years.
The shop was first opened in 1923 by Lemi White. There have in fact been only six owners over the 86 years it has been in Howick. They are known for their great
service and their humour as well as the quality of the produce they sell. (They have been very innovative over the years and now make their own sausages and smoke their own bacon and ham.) They have always been very supportive of ‘Howick Village,’ and are well known as the ‘eyes and ears’ (alias ‘Undercover Agents’ to some!) of the centre of the Village (and have been known to make their feelings known on the ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ and it’s inadequate car and pedestrian control systems on many occasions!)
It was for all these reasons, and others, that their nomination was proposed by people that have got to know them well over the years, and who very much respect the manner and the way they run their business. Doing this in such a way that reflects well the atmosphere and values of the ‘Howick Village’.
It was for all these reasons, and others, that their nomination was proposed by people that have got to know them well over the years, and who very much respect the manner and the way they run their business. Doing this in such a way that reflects well the atmosphere and values of the ‘Howick Village’.
a good conversationalist. His approach to his customers is warm and welcoming. In his business, John employs local youth. He sees the advantage of giving local students the opportunity to acquire skills for their future. As an employer he leads by example. He is always impeccably presented and his strong inter-personal skills set an excellent example for his young employees to emulate. Outside of
Warwick is a Kiwi and a local enthusiast who has devoted a lifetime to the pursuit of watercolour painting and that category of art expertise. He pursued art at secondary school, and further developed his skills at evening classes.
His OE included stays in London, Europe, the
His OE included stays in London, Europe, the
Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Florida before stopping off to live and work in Sydney for a number of years. On his return to New Zealand he turned his woolshed into a studio, which became a meeting place for small groups of likeminded people, calling themselves “the woolshed art group” With his yachting and farming background he found himself reflecting on seascapes, landscapes and old buildings. His watercolours give the feeling of freshness and strength of colour. Warwick’s works have appeared in many watercolour publications, and his art works are well known and sought after. Warwick lives in Whitford and when not painting and being a family man can often be found enjoying his other interest at the golf course.
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and has consistently achieved success in national Speech Competitions, in both English and Spanish. He is a member of the Model United Nations. He has entered many literary pieces into premier grade competitions.
Colin is a member of four musical groups; the award winning concert band, the high school band, the stage band and the jazz combo. In the symphony orchestra, Colin is one of the lead bassoonists. He plays an active role in the community where he is involved in a wide range of fundraising events for local and international charities. He holds the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award, and is working towards the Silver award. Colin has shown outstanding leadership skills. In 2008 he was Peer Support and a Camp Leader for school, mentoring year 9 students throughout the year. He is a school prefect and in this role contributes in many ways to school functions and duties. He also plays a range of sports including tennis, basketball, hockey, athletics and soccer participating in inter school competitions Colin is an exemplary young man. He has high values and always behaves with maturity and consideration for others.
Colin is a member of four musical groups; the award winning concert band, the high school band, the stage band and the jazz combo. In the symphony orchestra, Colin is one of the lead bassoonists. He plays an active role in the community where he is involved in a wide range of fundraising events for local and international charities. He holds the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award, and is working towards the Silver award. Colin has shown outstanding leadership skills. In 2008 he was Peer Support and a Camp Leader for school, mentoring year 9 students throughout the year. He is a school prefect and in this role contributes in many ways to school functions and duties. He also plays a range of sports including tennis, basketball, hockey, athletics and soccer participating in inter school competitions Colin is an exemplary young man. He has high values and always behaves with maturity and consideration for others.
the business John works diligently behind the scenes on many community projects. This takes skill and understanding of both people and business. It involves forward thinking, long term planning and an ability to see tasks through to completion. His involvement within the community has benefited such organizations as the Stevenson Village, several school PTAs, The Howick Village Association, the Pakuranga Rugby Club Breakfast Gym and the Howick Squash Club. John is a go-getter, he does not blow his own trumpet, rather he sings the praises of others who do well. He gets things done. As an organiser, just mention a task and he is the first to offer to take it on. He comes up with positive suggestions and encouragement, he opens doors, and he contributes with commitment and flair. John is a good listener, and a supreme teller of jokes and tales. His enthusiasm is infectious., and he brings a smile to the face of everyone he meets.