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Business Sport Government Youth Environment Education THE And the finalists are... THE DOMINION POST PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 2009 WELLINGTONIAN OF THE YEAR FINALISTS Sport Government Business In association with Sport Wellington the Sport category seeks to celebrate those In association with Westpac the Government category recognises efforts at both In association with EMA Central, the Business category celebrates the terrific involved in sport in any capacity, as a player, official or even volunteer. local and national government levels. Public service plays a significant role in the businesses based here in Wellington, large and small. They’re committed to Wellington, Wellington economy, and many hugely committed individuals are at the forefront of critical to our economy, and often have inspiring and entrepreneurial leaders driving Cory Jane developments. their success. Cory Jane has had a stellar season with the Hurricanes and Wellington, as he did last season. Earlier this year he had his first start in the black jersey against France Dr Alan Bollard Nick Calavrias at Carisbrook, another two caps against France and Italy and then a taste of Tri- Dr Alan Bollard has been Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand since Nick Calavrias has just stepped down as CEO of Steel & Tube Holdings, after nearly Nations rugby in a victory over Australia in Auckland, capping it off against Australia 2002, and before that Secretary to the Treasury. Over the years he’s had a keen 18 years. Not only has he left the company in good shape – with world class in Wellington where he scored his first Test try. interest in interest rates and signed an awful lot of bank notes, as well as helping investment returns and a record half-yearly profit – but the staff are in good shape Peter Taylor steer an economy through a global crisis. as well, thanks to Nick championing a safety culture that’s seen workplace accidents reduced to zero. Peter Taylor is a World Champion rower. He picked up his first oar as a third former Peter Boshier at the Star Boating Club and in August 2009 he teamed with Storm Uru to pick up Judge Boshier studied for his law degree in Wellington and practised here until Steve Logan & Al Brown the gold medal at the World Rowing Championship event in Poland, in the Olympic his appointment as a Judge in 1988. After a period in Auckland and the Pacific, Steve and Al’s Logan Brown Restaurant was recently named NZ’s best. One judge class Men’s Lightweight Double Scull event. They are undefeated for the 2009 he returned to Wellington as the Principal Family Court Judge in 2004. In 2006 commented: “If I had to select an international flagship for NZ cuisine, Logan Brown year and have recorded the second ever fastest time. he was named as being in the top 50 outstanding New Zealanders and made a would be hard to go past”. Staunch supporters of all that’s Wellington since 1996, Paula Tesoriero distinguished Alumnus of the Victoria University in 2009. Steve and Al sponsor rugby, tennis, opera and ballet. They also can be seen on the telly with their “Hunger for the Wild” series and in the public arena tackling Paula Tesoriero is the city’s best-known medal-winning cyclist. She won bronze Kevin Brady climate change and the sustainablity of our fish resource at the International Day medals in the women’s individual pursuit and road time trial, and the gold in the Kevin Brady has just stepped down as Auditor General. He’s probably best-known of Climate Action. women’s 500 metres time trial at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, she won two as the man who wouldn’t back down after his report on election spending in 2006, gold medals at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester this year and then won but during his time in the job he conducted nearly 200 inquiries making sure that Nick Nightingale gold at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships. And in January Paula was made a money was being spent wisely, and by the right people. Nick Nightingale is Resene’s Managing Director. Resene, founded in 1946, is a member of New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition for her services to cycling. business with a strong commitment to quality, innovative and colourful paint and coating solutions. Formulated and manufactured in Wellington, Resene products are sold through a nationwide chain of Resene ColorShops and Resene technology is licensed to international paint manufacturers. Resene’s history of continuous innovation is teamed with a nimbleness not often seen in a company of this size. Community Youth Environment Service In association with Duncan Cotterill the Youth category recognises that our youth of In association with Wellington Combined Taxis, the Environment category has been In association with Wellington Airport the Community Service category honours today will, and are, shaping the Wellington of tomorrow. added for 2009, reflecting the increasing importance and focus on this area, not those individuals who make an important contribution within the greater Wellington only by government and business, but also by individuals and households. community. This category celebrates our unsung heroes, those who often work Eleanor Catton tirelessly behind the scenes, and fulfil crucial community functions. Eleanor Catton at 24, is a writer who won the Best First Book Award for Fiction at Louise Baker this year’s Montana Book Awards. She completed her MA in Creative Writing at Louise Baker is the environmental conscience behind Park Road Post’s Greening Dave Greenberg Victoria University in 2007, the same year she won a national short-story writing the Screen committee which meets monthly to generate new ideas around reducing Dave Greenberg is the Life Flight Trust’s Operations Manager in Wellington, and an competition. The recipient of the 2008 Glenn Schaeffer Fellowship and the Louis environmental impact. The results go beyond a diminished power bill; Park Road active crewmember on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Whether he’s jumping out of Johnson New Writers Bursary, she is now studying creative writing at the University have measured real results in the reduction of energy usage, water waste, food rescue choppers into turbulent and freezing seas, racing to emergency midnight call- of Iowa. waste, and more – with the intention of creating a carbon neutral facility in the outs, holding the hand of distressed loved ones or shaking buckets for donations, Ben Irving future. Dave Greenberg gives his all to help save lives throughout the region. Ben Irving, 24, is the founder of the ON THE EDGE a social enterprise that’s Sarah Gibbs & Catherine de Groot Eddie Kaumoana passionate about leadership and inspiring young people of all cultures and Founded in 2002, New Zealand-based natural skincare brand Trilogy is the Since 1968 Eddie has been involved with the local Marae in Naenae - Te Mangungu backgrounds to have a positive impact in their communities. In 2009 ON THE brainchild of sisters Sarah Gibbs and Catherine de Groot who set out to create Marae, where he has been the chairman for over 30 years. He has acted as the EDGE has been a catalyst for the iCan project which raised 54,527 cans of food for a skincare range with “maximum effect on your skin and minimum effect on our Maori Liaison Officer for funeral homes in the Hutt Valley, and continues to help charities including the Salvation Army, the SPCA and City Mission. environmentTM”. families in need. Eddie is now 69 years old and he still finds the time to assist Fofo Molia Trilogy, which is now sold in 10 international markets, is committed to responsible everyone and anyone, making himself contactable 24 hours, 7 days a week. business practices including carbon neutral status for its corporate operations and When Hope City Church pastor Richard Tautolo drowned on Christmas Day 2007, Margaret Rankine ethical sourcing of ingredients. Fofo Molia, 24, stepped up to fill the huge gap left in the city’s social welfare Margaret Rankine’s service to Eastbourne is notable for her selfless leadership of a network and took over the running of the church’s after-hours programme for at- Wanda Tate group of Red Cross volunteers whose practical assistance has sustained the Eastern risk youth, organising youth events and providing her home as a haven for young 79-year-old Wanda Tate was one of the first members of the Pauatahanui Inlet Bay community for more than fifty years. Margaret is the Eastern Bays Welfare people. She juggles her volunteer work with her job as a community youth worker Community Trust and she has worked on the restoration of the Pauatahanui Wildlife Officer for the Lower Hutt City Council’s Emergency Response team and, along with at Pacific Health Services Porirua, and has a daughter, Angel, 5. Reserve for 17 years. Mrs Tate’s efforts have won her Forest and Bird’s annual her husband Ian, she’s also manned the CD radio link for York Bay for many years. national Golden Spade award, and a QSM for her conservation work. Science & Art Technology Education In association with The Wellington Company, the Arts category celebrates Wellington In association with Hutt City Council the Science and Technology category lets us In association with Wellington City Council the Education category celebrates those as the cultural capital of New Zealand, and the unique individuals that are helping recognise the intellectual capital of Wellingtonians’, and nowhere does this shine individuals who may have made education their life’s mission. The education sector us to grow that reputation nationally and internationally. more than in science and technology. makes a huge contribution to Wellington, from preschool right through to tertiary.
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