Paul Holdom has been widely involved in volunteer community work for several years, in school governance, sporting and cultural areas. On the Board of Trustees at Somerville Intermediate from 2002 through 2005, Paul led the policy sub committee and was involved in the property sub committee. In this role he devoted hours each week to help a relatively new school establish systems and facilities to meet the needs of the children. With a background in rock music he also worked as a coach and band manager giving his own time to support the school’s bands. For the last three years, Paul has organised and run the Rockfest competition for youth bands and has also provided mentoring and coaching for young musicians at Botany College, as well as coaching soccer teams there. He has very positive attitude and is very generous with his time and expertise to help local youth
Howick ShowC.A.S.E Awards 2007
Paul Stevenson Trust, Young Person of the Year
Studying at Elim Christian College, 17 year old Lena-Jean is considered an outstanding student leader. Thanks to her contribution to this year’s 40-hour famine, she was one of the World Vision leadership candidates who travelled to India this year on a two-week humanitarian trip to the exotic sub-continent. An outstanding speaker, she represented the school at the youth parliament. She has always been influential among her peers and junior students and simply put, is a truly terrific young New Zealander.
For young people aged between 16 and 25, this is for achievement or potential in study, work or training. For example, an outstanding student, an excellent apprentice or making a major contribution to the community.
Howick Community Board Citizen of the Year
The award is for outstanding service to the community or a voluntary organisation within the community.
Gae Webster started tutoring art classes at Uxbridge in 2003 - initially she taught jewellery and then took over teaching Adult Abstract painting classes. She now has three jewellery classes and five abstract acrylic classes per term. Her classes consistently run at capacity, which is a testament to her skill as a tutor and the way she motivates and engages her students. She has always been prepared to go the extra mile for the centre, both as an exhibiting artist and as a tutor. She generously donates her time at weekends to do demonstrations at Botany to promote Uxbridge and also - in her own time - holds a student art evening at Uxbridge every semester
Monterey Arts Award
Awarded to a person whose creative innovation and entrepreneurship is recognised in the arts community
John and Valerie Roy, Employee of the Year Award
For outstanding service or contribution to any organisation. For example, a high performing sales person, someone who has achieved high standards of care, a bright ideas person. Someone who, through their work, has contributed to the whole community.
Westpac Business Person of the Year Award Jointly awarded to Christine Bull and Elaine Dow
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 - a person who has contributed to the general community.
Elaine Dow is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospice South Auckland Charitable Trust.
A resident of Howick, she has been CEO since 1997 during which time the hospital has seen considerable growth in both the volume and scope of its services. When she was appointed Hospice operated from a couple of converted houses in Manurewa and lacked any significant management structure. Under her direction, Hospice South Auckland has grown significantly with patient referrals going from 380 to 645 annually. The Hospice has developed a leading edge palliative care service that is highly regarded both in New Zealand and internationally. It is recognised within the local community as a supplier of quality services and with Elaine at the helm is a sought after place to work.
A resident of Howick, she has been CEO since 1997 during which time the hospital has seen considerable growth in both the volume and scope of its services. When she was appointed Hospice operated from a couple of converted houses in Manurewa and lacked any significant management structure. Under her direction, Hospice South Auckland has grown significantly with patient referrals going from 380 to 645 annually. The Hospice has developed a leading edge palliative care service that is highly regarded both in New Zealand and internationally. It is recognised within the local community as a supplier of quality services and with Elaine at the helm is a sought after place to work.
In the sector in which she operates, Christine Bull is known as a successful innovative business person. Her company ‘Inner Concepts’ has a reputation for manufacturing a superb product. They include Roman Blinds, Roller Blinds, Drapes and a wide range of home furnishing accessories. The company evolved from Chris’ desire as a solo mum to support her family without the need for welfare assistance. The company’s reputation has been built on her ability to look outside the square and offer tailored solutions to meet the ever-changing architectural design trends in the industry. As well as running the business she also organises and holds art exhibitions to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis and assists local schools with donated goods for fundraising.
Barbara Warne is generous with her time and energy. A science teacher at Howick College she has identified the cultural difficulty of some pupils in asking for help, and has made a difference for many students to pass exams. She is colleague greatly valued by fellow staff members. Apparently she has also done a barista course which means staff enjoy lattes and other variants at appropriate break times.
In the community, Barbara helps the Papatoetoe Baptist ladies prepare, cook and freeze meals for those in need. This also turned into a project for home economic lessons - a practical application with a real customer.In short, she is always helping someone.
In the community, Barbara helps the Papatoetoe Baptist ladies prepare, cook and freeze meals for those in need. This also turned into a project for home economic lessons -
Awarded to Gae Webster
Awarded to Lena-Jean Ganley
Awarded to Barbara Warne
Awarded to Paul Holdom
Christine Bull
Elaine Dow
