Awards Presented at the Conference
 

 
Sir David Ewen Cup:       Tawa Rotary
For club attendance at Conference
Stan Rowe Award:  Warren Irving  (Otaki)
Awarded to a Rotarian for contribution to an outstanding Humanitarian Project.  For almost ten years, Warren has been supporting ShelterBox to provide shelter solutions for people in need throughout the world.
 
Wainuiomata Cup:  Wellington South Rotary
In 2015-16 Wellington South Rotary gave a staggering NZ$242.84 per capita to the Annual Programmes Fund of the Rotary Foundation.
W8 Award for Membership Increase:  Kaukau Rotary
Kaukau was chartered in June 2016.  In the Rotary year to 31 March Kaukau Rotary increased its membership from 23 to 31 (35%)
 
Genesis Innovative Project:  Whanganui Rotary
In the 1920’s a retired farmer, James McGregor collected trees from around the World and with the help of a community group, planted them in a reserve alongside the river to the south of what is now known as Kowhai Park.
Neglected until the late 60’s the Council cleaned up the area and it became a pleasant park.  That it contained a wide variety of trees was only evident to the observant.
The Rotary Club could see great value in developing the park as an arboretum.
  • A tourist attraction for the town
  • An educational opportunity for all
  • A recognition of the value of trees in the environment
First the trees had to be labelled.  Identifying the trees turned out to be quite a mission. Council had some sketchy records.  Whanganui took leaves and searched likeness on Wikipedia, consulted the city arborist and two local people with a wide knowledge of trees.  Trees were identified and gps co-ordinates noted.  They still have a few mystery trees.  Labels were designed and approval gained from the Council with a local Company engaged to produce the stainless steel labels.
There are protected trees and even some on the NZ registered list of notable trees.  Some are rare, some even described as “living fossils”.  All had been ignored for years.
 
Porirua Cup:  Plimmerton Rotary
Presented to the club that best displays the theme of the Conference Saturday night function
 
Friendship Shield:  Plimmerton Rotary
Awarded to the Club that has best shown the true spirit of friendship and fellowship at the conference.
 
District Governor’s Rose Bowl:  Porirua Rotary
Winner of the Conference Golf Tournament
 
Fred Hall-Jones Conference Trophy: Takaro Rotary
Presented at each Conference to the host Club for the next Conference.