Latest News Still Looking for Outstanding Volunteers and Young Achievers Masterton District Council is still on the look-out for our community’s unsung heroes and young achievers – the people who make a real difference to our place and our people.  You have until October 27, longer than previously advertised, to nominate people for these awards.  “There are many people in this community who volunteer their time and skills to the community with no expectations in return, says Masterton Mayor Garry Daniell.    “Equally there are a number of high achievers under the age of 25 who we would like to formally acknowledge for their excellent results, be they in competition or music or academics or community service.  In past years Civic Awards have been granted for such work as co-ordinating flower arrangements at the hospital, services to music, services to the Foodbank, work on Forest and Bird projects, 50 years service to Wairarapa hockey and work with Riding for the Disabled and services to athletics and to pony club.  Young Achiever Awards have gone to competitive equestrians, other national representative sportspeople in fields like swimming and hockey, fashion designers and those who’ve shown national academic excellence.  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 District.  Nominations now close on Tuesday October 27.  Nomination forms for both awards can be picked up from the Masterton District Council offices, 64 Chapel Street, the library or downloaded from the Council’s website: www.mstn.govt.nz. 13 October 2009