Good Sorts and Community Awards celebrate Kāpiti Coast champions

Kāpiti Coast’s humble heroes were recognised at the Kāpiti Good Sorts and Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti this week.

The Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards recognise the tremendous service provided by volunteer community groups across six categories. These awards celebrate their collective contributions to society, with a winner and runner up announced for each category. 

Kāpiti Women’s Centre were selected as this year’s Supreme Winner of the Community Awards. The Supreme Award winner and category winners will go forward to represent the Kāpiti Coast in the Regional Community Awards. The Rising Star award was presented to Tū Mātau Ora.

“My congratulations go out to all our winners, as well as to all of the nominees who have been recognised for their efforts. We appreciate every one of you,” says Mayor Holborow.

Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke said the airport was proud to celebrate the outstanding work of community groups in Kāpiti over the previous 12 months.  

“These groups do amazing and selfless work to help others in the community and thoroughly deserve recognition for this,” he said.

“This year is extra special given we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of these awards.  

“Congratulations to all the winners, and best of luck for the Regional Community Awards finals later this year.”

The Kāpiti Good Sorts Awards celebrate people who care for the community and make a difference for those who call Kāpiti home. This year’s recipients were John Roger, Matalena Vaeluaga, Jessica Keltie, and Robin Gunston. Four Mayoral Awards were also presented.

2024 Wellington Airport Regional Community Award winners - Kāpiti

Arts and Culture category

Winner: Te Ara Korowai

Runner up: Kāpiti Arts Studio

Education and Child/Youth Development category

Winner: Work Ready Kāpiti

Runner up: Birthright Kāpiti

Health and Wellbeing category

Winner: Kāpiti Women’s Centre

Runner up: The Kāpiti Kiwis Network Club

Heritage and Environment category

Winner: Discover Kāpiti Heritage Group

Runner up: The Waikanae Estuary Care Group

Sports and Leisure category

Winner: Waikanae Surfing Club

Runner up: Kāpiti Underwater Club

Rising Star category

Winner: Tū Mātau Ora

Runner up: Reset Cleans Wellington

Supreme Award

Winner: Kāpiti Women’s Centre

Read more about the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.

Visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/GoodSorts2024 for more information on the Good Sorts and Mayoral Awards.