Latest News Looking for Outstanding Volunteers - Civic Awards Masterton District Council is looking for our community’s heroes – those who make a real difference to our place and our people.  “There are many people in this community who volunteer their time and skills to the community, says Mayor Garry Daniell.  “Our Council likes to acknowledge these people with a Civic Award but we need you to tell us who they are.”   Awards will be considered in such fields as health and welfare, social and community, elderly services, youth affairs, education, arts and culture, sports and leisure and the environment.  In past years Civic Awards have been granted for such work as co-ordinating flower arrangements at the hospital over many years, services to music, services to the foodbank, work on Forest and Bird projects, 50 years services to Wairarapa hockey and work with Riding for the Disabled.  “It’s very humbling to see people who have given of their time so generously.  Without exception they are surprised to be nominated and a bit overawed to be selected,” Mr Daniell said.    “These people make a major contribution to our community outcomes of vibrant, strong and healthy communities and an equitable society.”   To be considered for an award, a person must be nominated by any two officers of any organisation, association, society or club, or by two members of the public who are residents of Masterton.  Nominations close on November 12.  Nomination forms for both awards can be picked up from the Masterton District Council offices, 64 Chapel Street, or downloaded from the Council’s website: www.mstn.govt.nz 10 October 2008