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Central Hawke's Bay Ambassadors Awards
Do You Know a Candidate for a Central Hawke's Bay Ambassador Award?
Contact us with nominees name and tell us what makes them a great district ambassador
| March 2009 |
| BR Turfrey Ltd |
| Vivienne Haldane |
| Garry Wilson |
| Mark Couzens |
| Mary Kippenberger |
| Peter Charleton Jones |
| Helen Walker |
| Colleen Lee |
| Mayor Trish Giddens |
| John Freeman |
| CHB,Library Team |
| Trevor & Debbie Walters |
| Steve Wynn Harris |
| David & Sally Hansen |
| Chip McHardy |
| Rod Hansen |
| Takapau Lions |
| Waipukurau Rotary |
| C H B FireBrigades |
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| Coming to the rescue and driving Santa in the Xmas Parade . |
| Writing about business,homes and gardens in CHB |
| Practical help & can do attitude at CHB Promotions events |
| Planned and executed 3 dimensional mural Sherwood School |
| Creative Work in the community with our children |
| Creative Work with our children & support of so many musical events |
| Music Drama support in CHB |
| Positive attitude with customers |
| Positive Leadership of Central Hawke's Bay |
| Building positive relationships between Council and community |
| Great attitude with customers & promotional events for children |
| Support of local initiatives |
| Gave visiting artists great country hospitality at Aramoana |
| Gave visiting artists great country hospitality at Aramoana |
| Gave visiting artists great country hospitality at Aramoana |
DOC - Ambassador for our beaches and Aramoana woolshed's future
| Awesome service for the Opera at Oruawharo another quality event |
| Sea Sky & Bush Walk - High quality CHB event |
| For saving Hatuma Road Residences from a Grass fire caused by a Glider Crash |
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April
2009 |
Glen Allan
Wendy Bradley
Ray Chapman
Maureen Curley
Bob Grover
Margaret Grover
Nigel Hall
Diane Harris
Peter Harris
Susan Higginson
Lesley Hogan
Nikora Kupa
Pauline Kupa
Denise Law
Simon Law
Brendan Lewis
Bo McLean
Ross Pepper & CHB Cycling
Doug Simpson
Fergus Watts |
Volunteer at CHB Visitor Information Centre
Volunteer at CHB Visitor Information Centre
Dedication to the Ruahine Cadets and young ones of CHB
Volunteer at CHB Visitor Information Centre
Selfless time and energy to CHB Motorcycle Club
Selfless time and energy to CHB Morocycle Club
Bright and cheerful greetings to Post Shop customers & visitors
Generosity in allowing Oruawharo Homestead for fundraising events
Generosity in allowing Oruawharo Homestead for fundraising events
Her contribution towards John Smith Memorial scholarship
An amazing Ongaonga ambassador, never says no to tourists/ visitors
Tender loving care lavished on the Otane Hall
Tender loving care lavished on the Otane Hall
Support & dedication to organisations and district events
Support & dedication to organisations and district events
Dedication to the Ruahine Cadets and young ones of CHB
Great ambassador for visitors to Porangahau and Duke of Edinburgh
Great effort encouraging and growing CHB Cycling events
Fantastic Ongaonga ambassador - need a helping hand, ring Doug
Volunteer at CHB Visitor Information Centre - Duke of Edinburgh Award goals
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May
2009
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Glen Millar
Neroli Millar
Raewyn Sargeant
Shirley Duthie
Penny Mason
Kevin Pike
Jeremy Ballantyne
Pam Ballantyne
Peter Fleming
Ian Pimm
Lenda Pimm
Russell Chant
Hugh McBain
Dave Hern
Doug Dorwood
Hugh Ritchie
Chris Walker
Rae Walker
Mike Petersen
James Laver |
Enviromental award winners- support sport and community
Enviromental award winners- support sport and community
Tirelessly working for CHB Motor Cycle Club.
Founder of Pleroma & is an energetic promoter of CHB internationally
CHB Red Cross and national president
Taken a leading role in promotion of veterans golf
Ambassadors in education and co writers Omakere book
Ambassadors in education and co writers Omakere book
His support for local and Hawkes Bay rugby
Welfare of CHB residents
Welfare of CHB residents
Fabulous personality, can I help attitude, community involvement
Valuable contribution to recording districts history
Contribution to CHB tourism - hunting and fishing field
Lifetime contribution to CHB Community
Federated Farmers Spokesperson on rural concerns
Golf mentoring & regional promotion
Pro active in all CHB events and promotions
Achievements nationally Meat & Wool NZ
Promotion of district through his love for cricket and craftmanship |
| June 2009 |
Sylvia McCleary
Jack McCleary
Vera Smith
Maxine Whitworth
Esther Veitch
Fergus Veitch
John Ormond
Jenny Ormond
Tim Gilbertson
Barrie Mabin
Railene Mabin
Margaret Gray
Dave Robertson
Lyn Robertson
Sandra Fleming
Matilda Schorer & Christs Church Committee
Ross Angus
Wayne Smith
Roger Jull
Valda Peacock
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Working For CHB Netball every weekend for years.
Working For CHB Netball every weekend for years.
Continued Support for youth and community.
A tireless helper in Tikokino Community.
Such great hosts their visitors decide to live in CHB.
Such great hosts their visitors decide to live in CHB.
Showing their visitors the best of rural hospitality.
Showing their visitors the best of rural hospitality.
Cheerful, chatty personality. Working for our district regionally.
Sharing their fields of daffodils with the public and selflessness in supporting Plunket in CHB.
Years of voluntary time given to CHB Settlers Museum.
Brilliant with Paper Mulberry customers, a credit to the Community.
Brilliant withPaper Mulberry customers, a credit to the Community.
District and EIT asset: Helping above and beyond the call of duty.
Wonderful work Christs Church, Pukehou - Put the church on the map.
Years of volunteer hours for Waipawa Tennis club.
For work in National Dog Trials and Judging.
A gentleman who has worked tirelessly for the Community.
An energetic tireless director for Hawke's Bay theatre and musicals.
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| July 2009 |
Brenda White
Barrie and Judith Bayliss
John Oliver
Richard Schumacher
Peter Tod
Fred Spinley
Brian Setter
Tony & GlenysThompson
Bruce Stephenson
Dorothy Bourhill
John McKee
Max Chatfield
Shane Wilson
Ben Carpenter
Julie Appleton-Seymour
Peter Houltham
John and Kerry Scheele
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Good work for Te Whatuiapiti Trust
Excellent community, Forest & Bird & Takapau Ploughing Comps
Working for years with the Otane Fire Brigade beyond the call of duty
Promotion of Education in Central Hawke's Bay
For his continuing work for Hawkes Bay A&P Society
Community dedication- Golf funds, Town Clerk, ChamberCommerce
Involvement Waipawa Veterens Tennis Club for years,Catholic Church
NZ Simmental Bulls Champions years putting CHB Farming on map
Always getting involved in the promotion of Waipawa and CHB District
Volunteers music at funerals, RSA Services, Pipe band.
NZ Enduro Motorcycle Champion and mentoring other champions.
Setup Forest and Bird 17 yrs ago, puts his heart into organisation.
Rotary Young Employee of the Year
Selected Young People's Conference advising Children's Commission
Encourages CHB talent in Highland Dancing at International Level,
Caring for his community and exceeding all employment expectations.
Selflessly support local Motor-X, in there quest to compete in the Junior World Moto-X Champs
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August
2009 |
Clarice Anderson
Patricia Hudson
Paul Ashton
Adam Taylor
Peter Keenan
Kevin English
Alan Carpenter
Helen Ormsby
Caroline Innes
Kevin Annand
Mike Fleming
Pam McKay
Isobel Death
Virginia Caro
Claire Moore
Judith Halford
Alison Roberts
Norm Samuels
Mary Samuels
Tim Hamilton |
Speech/ Drama Teacher for 70 years,invaluable work with VIP.
Very enthusiastic member & past president of Probus,Viewpoint BPW
For continued support of the CHB Motorcycle Club
Passion and promotion of CHB in the Auckland region & the wider NZ
25 Years Firebrigade Service and 2009 Gold Star Recipient
25 Years Firebrigade Service and 2009 Gold Star Recipient
25 Years Firebrigade Service and 2009 Gold Star Recipient
Promotion of CHB through the CHB A&P show
Tireless effort for 'The Festival' that is now a key HB event
Tireless effort for 'The Festival' that is now a key HB event
WETA and promoting CHB Arts
WETA and promoting CHB Arts
One Day Event organiser bringing in National & International riders
One Day Event organiser bringing in National & International riders
Quiltworks has put CHB on the Quilters map.
Organiser of the 2010 Wine Country Quilts Exhibition
Dedicated timekeeper/organiser,sticking plaster lady for CHB Cycling
Frontline work with the CHB Country Music Club
Frontline work with the CHB Country Music Club
Achievement for Rugby in CHB |
September
2009 |
George Mills
Anne McGregor
Jan Nairn
Bryn Ball
Tracy Ball
Pat Box
Simon Pearse
Thom McKenzie
Marcus Marshall
Dave Smith
Jenni Tomlins
Lisa Metcalfe
Vera Smith
Jennifer Hancock
Maitland Manning
John Flavell
Heather Flavell
David Lewis
Brian Ellen
Stuart Ashby |
WETA & Waipawa M&D and promoting arts
Nominated national excellence in teaching & leadership award
Nominated national excellence in teaching & leadership award
Volunteer St Johns .Services non profit organisations and disabled
Community volunteer work, upgrade Adeane Park, Ruahine Cadets
Pakeke Lions, Red Cross, Church. A friend to neighbours in need
Huge time & effort into coaching soccer for CHB Kids
Waipuk boy, living in UK, designs Waipuk t shirts
Waipuk boy, living in UK, designs Waipuk t shirts
CHB Promotions board, selling CHB
CHB Promotions board, selling CHB
CHB Promotions board, selling CHB
CHB Promotions board, selling CHB
CHB Promotions board, selling CHB
Council rep on CHB Promotions board, selling CHB
Wonderful and selfless service to the community
Wonderful and selfless service to the community
Care & welfare of CHB Residents
Dedication to CHB Hockey
Dedication to CHB Hockey |
| October 2009 |
Margaret Black
Christine Sharp
Raewyn Sykes
Rod Sykes
Rosemary Rendle
Carola Hudson
Shirley Limbrick
Gerald Limbrick
Binny Natusch
John White
Irene White
Sharon Holden
David Holden
Greg Hart
Rachel Hart
Angela Annear
Ellen Lee
Patrice Webb
Hilary Pedersen
Abby Jane Taylor |
Services CHB Cancer Society
Service to CHB Sport over many years
Organisation of the Porangahau Spring Fair
Organisation of the Porangahau Spring Fair
Promotion Tikokino Gardens & the Norsewear Art awards
CHB Heritage Trails and Tikokino gardens
Participant in Tikokino Gardens
Participant in Tikokino Gardens
Participant in Tikokino Gardens
Participant in Tikokino Gardens
Participant in Tikokino Gardens
Participant in Tikokino Gardens
Participant in Tikokino Gardens
Enviromental focus. Sustaining Hawkes Bay Trust
Enviromental focus. Sustaining Hawkes Bay Trust
Winning the 'Top Shop' in NZ for Harvey World Travel
Winning the 'Top Shop' in NZ for Harvey World Travel
Stirling work for CHB Sport
Always promoting CHB in the work she does
World champion Highland Dancer title for 11 year olds.
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November
2009 |
Simon Osborne
Jan Osborne
Don Richards
Michelle Hayes
Nathan Davies
Paula McCutcheon
Calvin Whyatt
Sally Whyatt
Di Petersen
Wayne Forrest
Louise Phillips
Ross Coulson
Deborah Renton-Green
Ann Strong
Rosie Butler
Roger Tynan
John Ashworth
Jo Ashworth
Max Annabell
Kate Norman |
Promotion of Pukeora Paintball and Central Hawkes Bay
Promotion of Pukeora Paintball and Central Hawkes Bay
WBL ( Waipawa) Buses all over New Zealand
Tireless hours of work for the community at the Westpac Indoor Pool
Making a difference in the community by making it safer for all in CHB
Restoration of Sawyers Arms and investment in Tikokino
Restoration of Waipawa historic building & investment in Waipawa
Restoration of Waipawa historic building & investment in Waipawa
CHB community work, great representation Cpac committee, HB District Health Board
For work with Back-Up New Zealand
Commitment to establishment of CHB Country Market
Commitment to establishment of CHB Country Market
Commitment to establishment of CHB Country Market
Commitment to establishment of Green Kiwi Trust
Promotion of CHB in their marketing of LimeRock Wines
Promotion of CHB in their marketing of LimeRock Wines
Promotion of CHB in their marketing of Junction Wines
Promotion of CHB in their marketing of Junction Wines
Promotion of CHB in their marketing of San Hill Wines
Promotion of CHB in their marketing of San Hill Wines |
| December 2009 |
Gareth Pearce
George Rolls
Alan English
Clark Atkins
Mike Grainger
Gail Gray
Tony Gray
Craig Booker
Mark Roach
Wendy McNally
Steve Muggeridge
Piera Hudson
Linda Wedd
Christine Renata
Fiona Bell
Jenny & Shane Kingston
Sheryl Freeman
Julie Boshier |
Leading the team promoting the CHB A&P Show successfully again
Winner H.B Business Awards 2 years in a row
1st National Amateur Wine makers Competition
1st National Amateur Wine makers Competition
1st National Amateur Wine makers Competition
1st National Amateur Wine makers Competition
National recognition for Victim Support
National recognition for Victim Support
Volunteers photography for CHB organisations
Generous Community Support
Works tirelessly removing graffitti in CHB
Ploughing the Waipawa Community Garden
2009 CHB Sports Person of the year
Rotary Hoeing Waipawa Community Gardens
Waipukurau Community Garden in Mackie Street
Waipukurau Community Garden in Mackie Street
Green Kiwi Trust volunteers
Green Kiwi Trust volunteers
Green Kiwi Trust volunteers |
About the Ambassador Awards
The reason we have developed and embraced the use of this Ambassadors system for Central Hawke’s Bay is because we believe there are no better persons to sell the area than those living in it.
We acknowledge that we are not an international destination or indeed a national destination however; people do “find us” and “love the experiences” they have while they are here.
Therefore it is recognised that our community has a wealth of tourism promoters selling our beauty and experiences to family friends and whanau each and every day. We need to embrace and thank them for promoting our region.
Having recognised the above and with you working on our behalf we now begin the “Journey of promoting ourselves Internationally and Nationally.”
It is our vision to nominate 200 ambassadors within the next 12 months and celebrate through them the connection with building stronger tourism avenues and communities.
We cannot do this on our own and unless we had enormous budgets to work with we could never achieve this.
However with this new project and your involvement we can.
If chosen by the community to receive an ambassador award…
Be honored, very honored, and proud, for you are the very reason the region is growing.
Just to add some backbone to how we came to our vision for this partnership with our communities.
In recent decades, the rural-urban migration trend has reversed. People are moving back to small communities in increasing numbers.
A small town can strengthen its local economy as a result of business people and concerned citizens collectively identifying that community's special uniqueness and then capitalizing on it.
We challenge our Community leaders to recognise that they, too, are engaged in a marketing enterprise - that of marketing their towns to prospective "customers" who could make use of what the town, its people, and its businesses have to offer.
Competitive Edge amongst ourselves and other small towns:
This uniqueness or competitive edge is what is known in the marketing field as a differential advantage.
In the context of community development, it is the job of the community leaders like CHB Promotions Inc and the CHB District Council and businesses to persuade potential tourists, residents, and outside businesses that your district is unique--or has a differential advantage--in a way that could be important to them in their decision of where to visit or where to locate. This creation of a differential advantage could turn out to be the deciding factor for a family considering where to spend their next vacation. It could influence a family who is thinking of moving to another community, or it could steer a business to locate in your town over other towns which don't appear to have anything unique to offer.
All of the above things is what the ambassador recognition is all about…you selling how good it is here in Central Hawke's Bay by adding some real vision for the region …add a dash of honesty to the mix … followed by a firm “Hawke's Bay hand shake on every occasion” will promise to seal the deal for them reconnecting with our beautiful region.
In marketing a region, the various features of the district itself become the product. The concept of the district as a product encompasses our town's scenery, natural resources, friendly atmosphere, transportation routes, history, architecture, educational facilities, shopping areas, and much more.
All of these aspects help to determine the individual character of a given town of which we have many in Central Hawke’s Bay.
Often, some of these features will be unique to that town alone but they can sometimes characterise an area of the country as well. Often, those who live and work in our community lose sight of their community's uniqueness or they take it for granted.
Too often, community-leaders assume that they already know what is unique and marketable about their region. They don't take the time to test out these assumptions with their district's customers, and when they do, it is done in a very unscientific manner.
Many of us overlook the fact that the overall uniqueness of a community is usually the result of a combination of elements rather than one or two big things.
I challenge you to make this project a massive success by buying into the support needed at every level.
There are a number of projects on the table this year that celebrate us moving forward and adding value to our people who choose to live here.
I warmly embrace your enthusiasm for the region and I am very proud to be able make 2009 an exciting year through Central Hawke's Bay Promotions Inc.
Come on …jump on board …we need you!
Jennifer Hancock
Chair CHB Promotions Inc.
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